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Jock itch and boils near groin area
I am facing two problems regularly.
1. Frequent jock itch on the groin and testicular area followed by skin peeling
2. Boils on buttocks. Sometimes it leads to pus formation and other times remains as a hrs boil for 2 weeks or so.
I have tried using Candid powder for the itch but not much help. As for the boil, I use Betadine or Calendula cream. Results have been varied.
I smoke but do not drink at all. Usually wear loose clothing and take good personal care.
Is online consult ok for this or should I go for in person consult. If in person then would prefer Bangalore based doctors.
Thank you.
Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos.
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You may be suffering from fungal infection of the inner thighs groin and buttocks area which we call tinea cruris. this is commonly referred as jock itch. It is easily treatable by taking 4 to 6 weeks of treatment which includes tablets along with creams. Wrong treatment with over the counter creams like lobate gm, fourderm, panderm, quadriderm, dermi 5, betnovate dermikem OC candid B, hh zole leads to severe side effects and also repeated recurrences. please do not use super body wash over the affected areas. Do not use steroid containing combination creams. Please contact me using online consultation for detailed prescription. Do not delay treatment as it may spread for the on your body and also to other people living in the household.
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