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Suggest Medications For Jock Itch And Fungal Infection Between Toes

I saw a doctor for jock itch and a fungal infection between my toes. He prescribed different ointments and each worked. The jock itch has now come back (months later) but I'm not sure if the Clobetasol Propionate I have left was for the jock itch or the fungal infection!
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Thanks for contacting HCM with your medical questions.

You are wondering if clobetasol is a treatment for fungal infection. Actually clobetasol is a steroid cream or ointment used for eczema. If you use the clobetasol on a fungal infection it will actually make the infection worse. For fungal infections of the feet and groin area I recommend Lamisil or Tinactin. Jock itch is a fungal infection in the groin and can use the same medication for both feet and groin. I also recommend using a powder or a spray as this helps keep the toes and groin dry and allow for better healing.

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Suggest Medications For Jock Itch And Fungal Infection Between Toes

Thanks for contacting HCM with your medical questions. You are wondering if clobetasol is a treatment for fungal infection. Actually clobetasol is a steroid cream or ointment used for eczema. If you use the clobetasol on a fungal infection it will actually make the infection worse. For fungal infections of the feet and groin area I recommend Lamisil or Tinactin. Jock itch is a fungal infection in the groin and can use the same medication for both feet and groin. I also recommend using a powder or a spray as this helps keep the toes and groin dry and allow for better healing. Hope this answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your medical concerns and questions