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Itching In Genital Area And Using Anti Itch Cream. Noticed Two Lines Of Rash And Circle In The Middle. Is It Ringworm?
Question: I have had itching in the genital area for about 6-8 weeks. My doctor told me to use anti-itch cream on it. I noticed tonight when I examined the area from the genitals to my right leg, I had two lines of a rash that had a circle in the middle. Do I have ringworm?
Brief Answer:
it does sound fungal
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
From the description that you have provided, it does sound like ring worm.
Ring worm can also cause itching.
Fungal rashes, though they can occur in any aspect of the body, prefer moist hot areas.
It can take 2 -3 weeks or more for ring worm to respond to topical anti fungal treatments.
Some examples of topical anti fungals are nizoral, econoderm,ciclopirox, ketoconazole, miconazole.
You can find out which ones are available at your local pharmacy.
Because the rash can spread, it would be best to apply the cream with a q tip or piece of cotton and then discard what was used.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
it does sound fungal
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
From the description that you have provided, it does sound like ring worm.
Ring worm can also cause itching.
Fungal rashes, though they can occur in any aspect of the body, prefer moist hot areas.
It can take 2 -3 weeks or more for ring worm to respond to topical anti fungal treatments.
Some examples of topical anti fungals are nizoral, econoderm,ciclopirox, ketoconazole, miconazole.
You can find out which ones are available at your local pharmacy.
Because the rash can spread, it would be best to apply the cream with a q tip or piece of cotton and then discard what was used.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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