I have had persistent symptoms on my groin and penis skin. Now I have thickened(discolored) scaling on my groin, on my penis. There is no visible border. And even if I lt sheds it just doesn't goes away. My skin gets irritated very often.
I wear loose cotton shorts all day without any underwear or pants. It doesn't itch all day.
It mostly itches and burns when I sit down on a chair for an hour. I have had been on treatment with a dermatologist for antifungal treatment for 4 months yet my condition hasnt improved much.
There is no visible border. It also slightly burns below my scrotum when I touch it but there too isnt any visible border.
When I first diagnosed with a doctor I have had a different smell emanating from there and that smell is still there even after 4months and It goes away when I clean it with water or my medical soap. My skin there generally doesn't shows much redness there except when it gets irritated
It burns more than it itches.
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• Since there has been minimal improvement even after 4 months of antifungal treatment, this may not be a straightforward fungal issue alone
• The thickened, discolored, scaling skin with burning and irritation could also suggest chronic irritation, eczema-like changes, friction-related inflammation, or another inflammatory skin condition
• The absence of a clear active border and the burning sensation more than itching makes a persistent fungal infection less typical
• The odor may be related to moisture retention, sweat, irritation, or secondary bacterial overgrowth
Next Steps
• A detailed in-person dermatology evaluation is advisable now rather than continuing repeated self-treatment
• It would be helpful to review all creams/medications already used, especially if any steroid-containing combinations were applied
• You may need further examination/tests to confirm whether fungus is still present or if another skin condition is contributing
• Keep the area dry, avoid prolonged sitting in sweaty clothing, and continue using loose breathable fabrics
Helpful Tips / Words of Caution
• Avoid excessive washing, harsh soaps, antiseptics, scrubbing, or over-cleaning, as these can worsen burning and skin barrier damage
• Do not peel or repeatedly scratch the scaling skin
• Avoid starting multiple OTC creams together, especially combination creams containing steroids
• Seek earlier review if you develop cracks, pain, discharge, swelling, worsening redness, or difficulty retracting the foreskin further
Kindly consult with me via practo for detailed evaluation and treatment
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Fungus 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
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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