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Jock itch.
Hi i went thru last prescription from practo but doesnt seem to work. The itch goes down after 4 days and then suddenly erupts back even worse then before with severe itch
Have applied lulibet and has allegra for a month but no difference
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You may be suffering from tinea cruris which is fungal infection of the inner thighs, groin and buttocks area. It is also called jock itch. 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 fourderm, panderm, quadriderm, dermi5, betnovate, dermikem OC, candid b etc lead to repeated case of recurrence and also side effects due to application. Do not use steroid containing combination creams. Please 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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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..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription
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Dr. Govind S Mittal
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
You need a course for a long duration - at least six weeks, under monitoring investigations. Avoid changing your doctor again and again - so that ur doctor can understand the resistance pattern of the fungus - if any. Kindly see a qualified dermatologist near you or send in photos and details on direct consult. Warm regards, Dr Govind Suresh Mittal, Therapeia skin hair and ENT centre, Bengaluru. #bengalurudermatologist
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