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Redness and itching
My mother has been experiencing redness and itching just above groin area (both sides) for past two months now. she has been on allegra 180 mg tab for 1 month now but not subsided. She applied lozivate to affected area but it waxes and wanes.
She is 70 year old and weighs about 35 kg.
She had similar is 3 years ago. She was given Tenovate, Tacrovera ointments and Atarax, Allegra tabs.
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
Dermatologist
17 yrs exp
Pune
Most likely she’s suffering from tinea cruris ,afungal infection.is she diabetic?consult me online with pictures of the affected area.she would need proper treatment with tablets and ointment.do not use tenobate without consulting a dermatologist
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Dr. Niraj Jain
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
Tell her to stop using it, it might be fungal infection, consult me online with pictures for meds name and prescription
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Dr. Rashmi Aderao
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Pune
Stop applying lozivate. Do not use any steroid creams.
Sounds like fungal infection.
Why her weight is so less? Does she have any other illness? Is any other treatment going on?
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keep the area clean and dry
kerp towel soap separate
treatment of family members if affected
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