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Dark Skin From Jock Itch
Hi. For the last 3 weeks or so I have been having itching in my groin area between the scrotum.and thighs . I okay football regularly, along with the excessive heat and humidity in the place I live has resulted in jock itch I believe.
I have started using anti-fungal creams . This has pretty much stopped the itching.
However my inner thigh areas have become dark . I would like to know how I can treat this .
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You may be suffering from tinea cruris which is fungal infection of the inner thighs, groin and buttocks area. It is also called jock itch. It can be treated by taking four to six weeks of anti fungal treatment which includes tablets along with creams. Do not use soap over that area. Mistreatment with over the counter Steroid containing creams like fourderm, panderm, quadriderm, dermi5, candid b etc lead to repeated case of recurrence and also side effects due to application. Do not use steroid containing combination creams. Please call me or contact me using online consult option with photos for detailed prescription. Do not delay treatment as it may spread further on your body and also to other people living in the household.
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Keep ur groin area dry. Dry ur genetilials and inner thighs with clean towel
Use powder around ur groin area to absorb excessive moisture
Wear clean clothes... change ur underwear morethan once in a day if u sweat alot
Dont wear tight fitting clothing especially underwear
Dont use other clothing n dont ltet other uses urs
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let me know which antifungal cream u r using
dont worry about blackenning of skin... fungal infection of thr groin results in it... but it will be corrected
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