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Suggest Medication For Redness And Itchiness Of The Groin Area

I am a man...I think I have a candida/fungal infection of the groin area. Scratchy down there and redness on the head of my penis. Can I get a prescription for Diflucan on line? I don't want to spend money for seeing a Dr as I am pretty sure I am right
Fri, 17 Jul 2015
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Hello dear,

The redness and itchiness of the groin area can be either due to dermatitis or fungal infection (Tinea) in that region.

Management includes:
1. Keeping the area dry & avoid too much exposure to water or sweat formation.
2. Antihistamine preparations like cetirizine to reduce the itching sensation & provide symptomatic relief.
3. Application of topical antifungal cream like Clotrimazole or Miconazole to tackle the causative organism.
4. Topical antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infections.

Also avoid wearing tight undergarments and trousers, as it will cause sweating & predispose to fungal infections.

This forum is a virtual clinic and hence, a prescription will not be available.
Even if you get a prescription online, it will not hold good in the pharmacy store.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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Suggest Medication For Redness And Itchiness Of The Groin Area

Hello dear, The redness and itchiness of the groin area can be either due to dermatitis or fungal infection (Tinea) in that region. Management includes: 1. Keeping the area dry & avoid too much exposure to water or sweat formation. 2. Antihistamine preparations like cetirizine to reduce the itching sensation & provide symptomatic relief. 3. Application of topical antifungal cream like Clotrimazole or Miconazole to tackle the causative organism. 4. Topical antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infections. Also avoid wearing tight undergarments and trousers, as it will cause sweating & predispose to fungal infections. This forum is a virtual clinic and hence, a prescription will not be available. Even if you get a prescription online, it will not hold good in the pharmacy store. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.