Suggest Treatment To Help With Jock Itch

Posted on Mon, 12 Feb 2018

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Question : Hi,

I am suffering from jock itch for the last few months. It gets really severe sometimes and I have to itch it with full force to get some relief. Could you please suggest something?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Oral and topical antifungals.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.

I suggest you to apply a topical antifungal e.g Clotrimazole cream, twice daily for 2 weeks. In addition to this you may take an oral antifungal e.g Tab. Fluconazole once daily for 2 weeks.

I also suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetrizine tab once every evening for symptomatic relief from itching.

These are prescription medications and I advice you to talk to your local practitioner for a prescription of the same.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist

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