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I Am Having Fungal Infection Around Groin Region. I Think

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Question : I am having fungal infection around groin region. I think its tinea Cruris
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Regarding fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask a Doctor' service.
I have gone through your query and noted your concern.

Tinea cruris is fungal infection of the skin folds of groin and surrounding skin. For tinea cruris, I usually suggest my patients to use a topical antifungal e.g either luliconazole 1% cream (Lulifin cream) or Amorolfine 1% cream (Fungicros cream), twice daily for 3-4 weeks.

In addition, I also suggest applying an oral antifungal e.g Itraconazole 100mg capsule, twice daily, after meals for 3-4 weeks. These are prescription medications and therefore you may talk to a practitioner in your region for a prescription regarding the same.

Since fungal infection is usually itchy therefore you may also take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetirizine 10mg tablet once a day for symptomatic relief.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if you need any more assistance.

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I Am Having Fungal Infection Around Groin Region. I Think

Brief Answer: Regarding fungal infection Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to 'Ask a Doctor' service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern. Tinea cruris is fungal infection of the skin folds of groin and surrounding skin. For tinea cruris, I usually suggest my patients to use a topical antifungal e.g either luliconazole 1% cream (Lulifin cream) or Amorolfine 1% cream (Fungicros cream), twice daily for 3-4 weeks. In addition, I also suggest applying an oral antifungal e.g Itraconazole 100mg capsule, twice daily, after meals for 3-4 weeks. These are prescription medications and therefore you may talk to a practitioner in your region for a prescription regarding the same. Since fungal infection is usually itchy therefore you may also take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetirizine 10mg tablet once a day for symptomatic relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.