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Fungal infection (maybe)
I have a sort of fungal infection itch commonly referred to as jock itch (tinea cruris) ,it has been 2 years and the infection just refuses to leave .I've tried all creams consisting terbinafine, clotrimazole etc. even the azole oral drugs like fluconazole etc. but it won't go . I am just fed up . It has affected the groin region of my body and has now spread to a major portion of my leg. I have a somewhat poor hygiene as I live in a hostel but I make pretty sure that my groin remains dry . The odour too is quite obnoxious.
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Fungal infection.. Also called jock itch, when occurs in groin.. 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, bacterial and viral infection, doctor need to see to confirm the diagnosis..So, meet me in my clinic or do direct online consultation by sending photos for detailed information and medicine for treatment.
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Dr. Sujit Shanshanwal
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15 yrs exp
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I think every time you have been terminating the treatment prematurely. It needs to be treated with proper antifungal tablets and creams FOR A PROLONGED DURATION to completely eliminate the infection from the skin. Most common cause of recurrence is premature cessation of treatment. Also your clothes have to be washed and sun-dried and family members need to be treated if anyone else also has it. However without proper examination and confirmation of the cause, treatment cannot be advised. Get an online consult privately with pictures or meet a dermatologist directly for a proper evaluation of the condition. Hope this was helpful.
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