Suggest Treatment For Itching And Skin Allergy At The Private Area

Posted on Thu, 17 Aug 2023

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Thu, 17 Aug 2023 Answered on

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Question : itching and skin allergy on private area

Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (1 hour later)

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Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Any black spot or discoloration?
Do you have diabetes?

Thank you.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Diwashish Biswas (12 hours later)

yes that area is discolored to black. I don't have diabetes

Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (2 hours later)

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Hi,

It could be fungal infection. Need to be examined physically. Can use antifungal cream like clotrimazole.

Thank you.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. LAKSHMI

Follow up: Dr. Diwashish Biswas (8 hours later)

I used the same cream. But my question is that we need to use cream for long time to get rid of the infection

Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (1 minute later)

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Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Usually it has to be used for 2 weeks.

I hope your query is clearly answered now. Thank you.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T