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Have Tinea Cruris, Used 3 In 1 Cream, With Huge Pain. Red And Bumpy Rashes On Groin. Suggestion?

I have tinea cruris and the doctor gave me a. 3 in 1 cream which made it a lot worse. I am now in huge pain, haven t slept the last three nights and the skin is an angry red and bumpy rash all around my groin . I went back tot he doctor but she just said to use a cooling cream on it to helpa nd then go back to using an anti fungal . None of this is helping and I am very sore. I am a 34 year old male, not overweight , physically active and on no other medications .
Wed, 13 Mar 2013
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The 3 in 1 may contain a steroid element, this is effective in the short term in reducing the inflammation but in some persons, in long term , may worsen a fungal rash.It may also contain an antibacterial aspect if the doctor suspects that there is also a bacterial infection, which can occur.

You may want to consider the use of a cream or ointment with only an antifungal (and antibacterial if there is a co existing bacterial infection). There are different creams available such as lamisil or ketoconazole, both of these are applied once a day, in some persons the lamisil may be more effective.
Though most persons respond to only topical treatment, sometimes an oral antifungal may be necessary. If the area is very inflammed then this is also an option. You would need a prescription for the oral medication, the topical creams should be available over the counter.

It is also important to keep the area dry and avoid any tight clothing.

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Have Tinea Cruris, Used 3 In 1 Cream, With Huge Pain. Red And Bumpy Rashes On Groin. Suggestion?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The 3 in 1 may contain a steroid element, this is effective in the short term in reducing the inflammation but in some persons, in long term , may worsen a fungal rash.It may also contain an antibacterial aspect if the doctor suspects that there is also a bacterial infection, which can occur. You may want to consider the use of a cream or ointment with only an antifungal (and antibacterial if there is a co existing bacterial infection). There are different creams available such as lamisil or ketoconazole, both of these are applied once a day, in some persons the lamisil may be more effective. Though most persons respond to only topical treatment, sometimes an oral antifungal may be necessary. If the area is very inflammed then this is also an option. You would need a prescription for the oral medication, the topical creams should be available over the counter. It is also important to keep the area dry and avoid any tight clothing. I hope this helps