Itching from ringworm in groin area

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Asked for Male, 21 Years

I have ringworms on my groin areas since a year. i have taken lots of medicines but all are ineffective as they work for a while but as soon as i stop to take medicines, it comes back within a week. i am in need to get rid of this permanently. help.

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Dr. Meeta Desai

Dermatologist 21 yrs exp Ahmedabad

It's important to take oral anti fungal also apart from creams. Also cleaning used clothing and bed linen is an important thing as treating all accompanying family is recommended. Check for a source like sharing public toilet.

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Dr. Atula Gupta Dermatologist 19 yrs exp Gurgaon · Accepted Answer

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatologist 19 yrs exp Gurgaon

kindly upload pictures of affected area for accurate diagnosis & treatment.