I Have Fungal Infection In Crotch Since About 4 Months

Posted on Tue, 14 Apr 2020

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Question : i have fungal infection in crotch since about 4 months now. it comes and goes. using fourderm regularly.5-6 times/week

Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fourderm for longer duration is not recommended

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to Ask a Doctor Service.

Fourderm is not recommended for long use, it is useful for initial control, after 10 to 15 days, it is best to switch over to a cream that contains only an antifungal like ketoconazole (KZ cream).

You must apply this antifungal cream for at least 6 weeks, twice daily, without fail.

Most importantly, you must ensure that the area is not kept moist.

The skin must be dry, so make sure to change undergarments at least twice a day.

You must boil all your undergarments for at least 45 minutes and dry them in sun well.

If the area involved is large, then a topical cream may not be very helpful, a systemic agent like fluconazole should be taken under the guidance of your treating physician.

Please discuss with your dermatologist and proceed further.

Hope that helps.

Best regards

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