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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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Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas
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Avoid any OTC topicals
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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
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It could be seborrheic dermatits, or fungal infection or yeast infection Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management
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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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