
What is the treatment for fungal infection of the groin region?

Question: Hello Doctor,
There is a severe redness and itching around the outer skin of my testicles. I have used soframycin skin cream for a week but no result. Please suggest a good skin cream that gives quick relief.
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection of groin
Detailed Answer:
Hi
See the site and the problem you have mentioned seems to be that of a fungal infection of the groin region.
You should not use soframycin over the affected area.
Use an antifungal cream like canestan or candid cream over the affected area twice a day.
Take oral fluconazole 150 mg tablet once a week. For the itching, you can take some antihistamines like levocetrizine tablet once a day.
Do not apply oil or any other cream over the affected area.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Thanks Doctor. Yes it is a fungal infection but on scrotum only. May i use the same medicines suggested by you?
Brief Answer:
fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Yes
You may start the treatment as suggested and continue it atleast for two weeks.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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