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Dried Skin and unbearable itch
Have a skin infection on the outer left side of the lower end on the penis.
Skin develops a dry patch 2cm in diameter which is scaly and with unbearable itch. Turns red on itching and also develops a wound. Not spreading.
Appeared in 2015. Didn't show a doctor and used Betnovate/Candid creams - temporary relief without medical supervision. Problem came back in 2016, showed a dermatologist, warned against indiscriminate use of antifungal and antibiotics and then prescribed a flutivate cream. Worked well with relief for 6 months.
Irritating again. Am self medicating using fluctuate cream for temporary relief.
Need guidance to resolve this for once.
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Fungal infection or Ring worm.. when occurs in groin, called as jock itch.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May be red or black in colour.. Treatment depending on the type and severity.. Avoid sharing clothes, towels and soap; sweating also increases it..As it has to be differentiated from eczema and infection, its a must to see and confirm the diagnosis for proper treatment..So, please send photos of the affected area by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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This seems to me as eczema or neurodermatitis. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment
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