Suggest Treatment For Severe Itching On The Lower Part Of The Body

Posted on Thu, 6 Apr 2017

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Question : I have a severe problem of itching in the lower part of body since many years. I am using Panderm + but the itching doesn't go completely. it has become black and I can't relax without rubbing. pls advice any good medicine as I can't show this physically to XXXXXXX doctor.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection in groin; Oral and topical antifungal for 2-4 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist and venereologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.

You seem to be suffering from fungal infection. I suggest you to stop using panderm cream as it is a potent steroid cream and would cause side effects.

You may take Cap. Itraconazole 100mg (Cap. Sporonox), twice daily, after meals for 2-4 weeks. In addition to this you may also take a tablet of cetrizine 10mg once daily in evening for symptomatic relief from itching.
Topically you may also use Luliconazole 1% cream (Lulifin cream Or Lulican cream), twice daily for 2-4 weeks.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 hours later)

sir should I start taking these medicines from today

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antifungals

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Yes, of course.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar