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Have Folliculitis, Sore Rashes Groin, Scrotum, Legs, Thigh, Armpits, Forearms. No Relief With Anti-fungal Cream, Antibiotics

Folliculitis-like rashy sores originally appeared on groin and penis/scrotum and has progressively spread down my legs, on my forearms, inner thigh, buttocks and armpit. I was given anti-fungal cream and antibiotics as the doctor said it was fungal folliculitis but the problem has persisted for 3 more weeks with next to zero improvement.
Tue, 15 Oct 2013
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Hello Friend,
Thanks for your Query to Health Care Magic ..

I read your concern and it seems that you are rightly diagnosed by your Physician as Fungal Folliculitis ..

I would like to treat you with Topical Benzyl Benzoate after making the skin dry .
Also Clindamycin ointment helps to kill infection by bacteria.

Prevention and Treatment is based on Keeping skin dry is important,

1) Avoid using same bath towel
2) Zinc oxide and Ketaconazole Body lotion / soap is used twice daily to reduce symptoms of sores and rashes caused by fungal folliculitis.

Hope this information is Helpful .
Thanks & Take Care.
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Have Folliculitis, Sore Rashes Groin, Scrotum, Legs, Thigh, Armpits, Forearms. No Relief With Anti-fungal Cream, Antibiotics

Hello Friend, Thanks for your Query to Health Care Magic .. I read your concern and it seems that you are rightly diagnosed by your Physician as Fungal Folliculitis .. I would like to treat you with Topical Benzyl Benzoate after making the skin dry . Also Clindamycin ointment helps to kill infection by bacteria. Prevention and Treatment is based on Keeping skin dry is important, 1) Avoid using same bath towel 2) Zinc oxide and Ketaconazole Body lotion / soap is used twice daily to reduce symptoms of sores and rashes caused by fungal folliculitis. Hope this information is Helpful . Thanks & Take Care.