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Tinea cruris
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I was recently diagnosed with Tinea cruris infection, and put on medication - Itraconazole and Levocetirizine...
I wanted to ask what precautions do I need to take till it gets cured completely... Especially in relation to bathing with Hot water and sharing clothes.
I used to exercise before getting infected... Should I stop exercising during my treatment?
What precautions do I need to take to prevent it from recurring?
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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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Bathe daily .wear clean washed cotton clothes after bath.Wash clothes separately and dry it out in the sun.wear 100% cotton undergarment . reduce weight (if overweight ).you can continue with your exercise but take a shower after working out .wash all gym clothes after single use .to prevent recurrence follow the treatment as prescribed and regular follow up with treating doctor
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Dr. Sriharsha.T
Dermatologist
20 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Don't share clothes
Continue excercise
Take bath with luke warm water
Remove waist bands
Iron undergarments until the infection is cleared
Don't apply any creams purchased directly from pharmacy
Remove ✂ your nails regularly
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