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Fungal infection from last 7 months
I have fungal infection from last 7 months in inner thighs, bikini line and upper part of vagina. It now speards on the thighs. Which medicine i can take to stop this? Any skin cream or power that i can apply?
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It's tinea cruris. It's a common condition and completely treatable with proper medicines. Avoid wearing tight clothes, don't share towels, soaps etc and use cotton clothes.
Do online consultation for detail prescription.
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100% cure possible with specific medicine...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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Dr. Mamta Shah
Cosmetologist
8 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
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Tinea cruris is common fungal infection over body folds especially over groin
Proper course of oral as well as topical medication would definitely help
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Health Tips
-Do not use " pharmacist prescribed" medication as it does contain steroid and its injudicious use can lead to worsening of condition
- Avoid hot and humid climate
- Maintain personal hygiene
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Dr. Geoffrey Vaz
Aesthetic Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Mumbai
It's mostly a condition called Tinea cruris which occurs in the folds of the skin. Meet ur Dermatologist for a examination to get the exact cause of the problem. Don't apply OTC creams.
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