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Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection Of The Groin
Question: Hello Doctor,
I have itching around my scotrum, penis and groin areas, i get temp relief while scratching on these areas, how to reduce my itching sensation, sometimes when i rub in this areas, i get black flakes, could be suggest some medicines or cream that would reduce my itching sensation in these areas.
Thanks
XXXX
I have itching around my scotrum, penis and groin areas, i get temp relief while scratching on these areas, how to reduce my itching sensation, sometimes when i rub in this areas, i get black flakes, could be suggest some medicines or cream that would reduce my itching sensation in these areas.
Thanks
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection of the groin
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same .
The most common reason for itching in the groin region is the development of a fungal infection .
You should apply a topical antifungal cream like canestan or candid cream over the affected areas twice a day .
Do not apply any other cream or oil over it .
Wear cotton undergarments so as to decrease sweating .
Sweating in hot weather predisposes one to the development of such fungal infections in the groin.
In addition , you can take some oral antihistamine like levocetrizine once a day for the associated itching .
You should apply the medicine regularly for atleast two weeks so as to completely heal the infection .
Hope it answers your query
Please ask if you need any further clarifications
Dr Geetika Paul
Fungal infection of the groin
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same .
The most common reason for itching in the groin region is the development of a fungal infection .
You should apply a topical antifungal cream like canestan or candid cream over the affected areas twice a day .
Do not apply any other cream or oil over it .
Wear cotton undergarments so as to decrease sweating .
Sweating in hot weather predisposes one to the development of such fungal infections in the groin.
In addition , you can take some oral antihistamine like levocetrizine once a day for the associated itching .
You should apply the medicine regularly for atleast two weeks so as to completely heal the infection .
Hope it answers your query
Please ask if you need any further clarifications
Dr Geetika Paul
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