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Suggest Treatment For Itching On The Legs
Question: Hello Doctor,
I have been having this problem since some years now. I am having itching between the legs. Please check the pictures attached. Itching increases in the evening time. Morning time its somewhat fine. I tried Zole-F cream. Did not help. Please suggest any medicine/ointment for it.
Thanks
I have been having this problem since some years now. I am having itching between the legs. Please check the pictures attached. Itching increases in the evening time. Morning time its somewhat fine. I tried Zole-F cream. Did not help. Please suggest any medicine/ointment for it.
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antibiotics+antifungals
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I have reviewed your case and pictures.
It seems you have got Intertrigo.
Intertrigo is an infection which occurs over any opposing skin surfaces , mostly seen over groin folds. Its caused due to bacterial or sometimes fungal infection.
Overweight can increase the friction and thus predispose to intertrigo.
I would suggest you oral antibiotics (Erythromycin 500mg twice a day for 7 days) and antifungal tablets(Tab Fluconazole 100mg once daily for 10-15 days) along with application of antibiotic cream like fusidic acid and antifungal cream like clotrimazole twice a day for few weeks.
Use dusting powder containing clotrimazole on daily basis to keep area dry and reduce friction.
Maintain proper hygiene.
Avoid tight undergarments and use cotton garments as far as possible.
Hope this will help you
Take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Oral and topical antibiotics+antifungals
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I have reviewed your case and pictures.
It seems you have got Intertrigo.
Intertrigo is an infection which occurs over any opposing skin surfaces , mostly seen over groin folds. Its caused due to bacterial or sometimes fungal infection.
Overweight can increase the friction and thus predispose to intertrigo.
I would suggest you oral antibiotics (Erythromycin 500mg twice a day for 7 days) and antifungal tablets(Tab Fluconazole 100mg once daily for 10-15 days) along with application of antibiotic cream like fusidic acid and antifungal cream like clotrimazole twice a day for few weeks.
Use dusting powder containing clotrimazole on daily basis to keep area dry and reduce friction.
Maintain proper hygiene.
Avoid tight undergarments and use cotton garments as far as possible.
Hope this will help you
Take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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