I have been infected with tinea in groin in 2012. The dermatologist had prescribed me fluconazole tablets and ketoconazole cream. Subsequently started using a dusting powder. The rash remained and no itching or other symptom. Somewhere in 2017, the candid dusting powder started irritating the skin. So I switched to a herbal dusting powder a d it worked much better. In 2019, I realised that the rash is the fungal infection itself and visited a doctor in November.He prescribed generic itraconazole and luliconazole,I used 100mg twice per day for two months.There was no change in rash, itching was anyways not there. After 2 months, 2020 March, I visited another dermatologist with same prescription but with Sun Pharma medicines, the rash lightened. I started using dusting powder. Now the rash is growing darker, and there is severe itching, I can see the reddishness spreading. Does anybody have success in treating very stubborn infection like this? I have not used any steroid cream till now.
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100% cure possible with specific medicine...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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Tinea can be recurrent or relapsing.. inadequate dose and duration of treatment can lead to relapse.. itraconazole absorption is a problem in many patients so in such cases different formulation needs to be given..
Meanwhile please follow general measures such as good hygiene.. washing clothes regularly and avoid sharing towels, soaps etc with others.. sometimes if other family members are not treated it can lead to reinfection.. rule out diabetes if not already done..
You have done great thing by not applying steroids.. as it causes lot of problems..
right now you have active infection you need treatment for that and when this resolves you need a regimen to prevent relapse and recurrence.. please consult a dermatologist to get proper treatment..
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