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Jock Itch
I am not sure but I think I have got Jock itch near my buttocks.
It is quite itchy and red in color. I am using anti fungal creams for now (Ebernet Cream)
Any advice on other medicines or what should I avoid eating to treat this at the earliest.
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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. A M Jayaraman
Dermatologist
45 yrs exp
Chennai
Send pictures and consult
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
Dermatologist
17 yrs exp
Pune
Coukd be fungal infection due to excessive sweat, moisture and tight clothing.send me pictures of the affected area and consult with me online for further treatment
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Dr. J Prasad
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Could be a fungal infection.
Pic will confirm the diagnosis. Need more details.
Consult me on practo pro for guidance and prescription.
Next Steps
Avoid steroid based creams.
Health Tips
Recurrent infection common. Hence complete the treatment
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Dr. Rashmi Aderao
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Pune
Will need more information and pictures to confirm the diagnosis. You will need oral medicines.
Next Steps
take online consultation for the same
Health Tips
twice a day bath
wear loose cotton clothes
treatment of family members if affected
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Dr. V.Srikanth Reddy
Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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As treatment depends on severity of condition.
Kindly follow up with pics of affected area for confirmation of diagnosis and detailed prescription
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