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Ringworm on thighs
Ringworm in and around my inner thigh which I'm panicking about, with itching please suggest the ointment and tablets I should take. Thank you.
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Dr. Deepak H.S
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
Tinea cruris ..fungal infection of body folds...inner thighs etc..
Zoderm-E cream twice daily for 6 weeks
Tab.terbinafine 250 mg(zimig) daily once for 3 weeks,daily once after food.
Kz (ketoconazole soap )for cleaning that area.
After 6 weeks once lesions come down.. use abzorb dusting twice daily morning & night.
Next Steps
Avoid tight clothing, no inner garments in the night... use dusting powder regularly to prevent recurrence. Maintain local hygiene and wash inner garments regularly it should not be wet...before wearing always it should dry and clean... meet near by Dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis.
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