Need Help To Mitigate I Have Been Suffering From Tinea Cruris Or Jock Itch

Posted on Sat, 9 Apr 2022

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Question : have been suffering from tinea cruris or jock itch (groin, thighs, neck etc.) from last few weeks, need help to mitigate it

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Tinea infection requires treatment with topical or oral antifungals depending upon the extent of involvement.
You can start applying ointment Luliconazole twice daily for a month.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Thank you.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Thanks a lot Doctor Rahul!

Some photographs of groin, thigh areas indicating the extent of infection. I have been facing the problem for ~ a month now, it has reduced a lot after using tropical antifungal ointments, however, itching and infection seems to have returned. I will look to start with Luliconazole, also - please advise if any other diagnosis or medications would be needed.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photographs.
You can continue with Luliconazole twice daily along with this also use KZ soap.
Iron your undergarments daily.
Do this for a month.
If you get adequate response then treatment needs to be continued for at least 6 months.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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