Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection On Buttocks Spread To Thighs

Posted on Wed, 29 Oct 2014

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Question : Initially a small fungal infection has happened on one my buttock.Later it has spread to large area on both of my buttocks and also between my thighs.Now it has become very black and it also gives me irritation.I have used keto medical soap and waladerm cream but it is of no use.As it has happend on my buttocks I am hesitating to consult to a doctor.So please suggest me some medication and also to get rid of that large black spot

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide close up pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any itching over the area .
Do you apply any oil over the area.

I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (12 minutes later)

i did not apply any oil

i have uploaded the pics

i too have itching over the area

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Severe fungal infection ,take treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

I have seen the attached pictures.

You seem to have developed severe fungal infection over the buttocks .
Please do not apply waladerm or any other such medicines since these contain steroids and tend to increase the infection .
Start application of terbinafine cream over the affected areas twice daily .
Apply it regularly for atleast three weeks .
Take tablet fluconazole 150mg once a week for three weeks .
Take tablet levocetrizine once daily at night for seven days.

Discuss regarding these with your doctor for prescription of medications.

Follow the above treatment for three weeks regularly. I am sure it will help .

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (7 minutes later)

how to apply cream... i mean it will wipe off when i wear anything.I long it should be applied

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Medicine application

Detailed Answer:
Apply a thin layer over the affected area and rub it little .
It will get into the skin and will not be visible,wait for five minutes,then you can wear your undergarments.

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj