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Skin infection in genital area

2017-11-15 14:44:08
My inner thigh area has a dry patch which is flaky and white. It also itches some times. It has been this way since 2-3 months. I have been looking it up online and i think it might be 'Tinea Cruris' ( a fungal infection). How do i treat this?
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Start with showing a dermatologist nearby as self diagnosis is very bad and might get u a wrong treatment with no result
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Consult a nearby dermatologist and if it is tinea then u will be treated very nicely and willbe fine very soon
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Don’t use any steroids or on the counter drunks for the same

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