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Rashes In Groin Area, Looks Like Ring Worm. Using Zinc, Castor Cream, Itching. Causes?

Hi I have some sort of rash in my groin area that itches like crazy, when I look at it sometimes it looks like wringed worm , I have been using zinc and castor cream but it seems as if it is not working. Recently I bought a hydrocortizone cream to use on it but it still itches. what could this be and what can I do to help this. I am a little embarass to go the the doctor for them to look at it.
Thu, 29 Aug 2013
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Hello,
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What you could be having might be ring worm. I recommend you to stop hydrocortisone cream as it is not good for ring worm. You may try an over the counter antifungal cream like miconazole 2% twice a day for two to three weeks. In spite of this if rash is not coming down, I will recommend you to see a doctor.
Keep the area dry.
Hope this helped
Take care
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Rashes In Groin Area, Looks Like Ring Worm. Using Zinc, Castor Cream, Itching. Causes?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic What you could be having might be ring worm. I recommend you to stop hydrocortisone cream as it is not good for ring worm. You may try an over the counter antifungal cream like miconazole 2% twice a day for two to three weeks. In spite of this if rash is not coming down, I will recommend you to see a doctor. Keep the area dry. Hope this helped Take care