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Any Suggestion For Continuous Itching In-between Thighs And On Rubbing Area Becomes Black?

Hello Doctor i have continous itching problem inbetween the thigs i am working as software engineer sitting 8hours a day also i often go jogging but when i apply some anti itching creams it is dissappearing but after again when i rubb the spot with my hands it occurs again and again samething happens. I waited without applying anything for a month but it didnt go as i still keep rubbing with hands also it becomes black coloured tht area can u sugeest me
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Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM

Seem to be a chronic fungal infection OR intertrigo with secondary candidal infection

Chronic itching and scratching in groins can lead to the skin becoming dark and thick in that area which in turn elicits more sensation to itch, thus becoming a chronic itch-scratch cycle.

If i were you treating dermatologist i would have asked you to apply a topical antifungal cream twice daily for 2-4 weeks.

An oral antihistamine will help you with the itching.

An oral antifungal as well might be needed for 4-6 weeks


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Any Suggestion For Continuous Itching In-between Thighs And On Rubbing Area Becomes Black?

Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM Seem to be a chronic fungal infection OR intertrigo with secondary candidal infection Chronic itching and scratching in groins can lead to the skin becoming dark and thick in that area which in turn elicits more sensation to itch, thus becoming a chronic itch-scratch cycle. If i were you treating dermatologist i would have asked you to apply a topical antifungal cream twice daily for 2-4 weeks. An oral antihistamine will help you with the itching. An oral antifungal as well might be needed for 4-6 weeks take care regards