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Itching in groin area
I have been having itching in my groin area for the past month .
it has red spots and the skin in the affected area has turned into a darker shade . i have used betnovate n to help with the itching but the effort has been futile. sometimes it also gets red lumps
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It's fungal infection. Fungal infection or ring worm...common in the skin folds...sweaty areas...seen as itchy, red or black spots mostly circular shape... avoid sweating, exchange of clothes and soap.. treatment depends on the severity and location of the fungal infection..so do direct online consultation by sending photos or meet me in my clinic for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Stop using betnovate before it causes serious side effects on the skin. Youy be suffering from tinea cruris which is fungal infection of the inner thighs and buttocks area. 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 betnovate, panderm, quadriderm, hh zole, 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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