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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Dryness In Pubic Region
Hi, I am a cycling and train for hours on the bike both mtb and road. I have tried different cycling shorts and cream to try resolve my dryness, itchy issue 'down there.' Usually when I have a few days to rest the problem decreases, but does not go away. Problem increases more after every ride. Any suggestions to how I can get rid of this problem? It is a slight itch, and feels as if the skin splits of the outside, as when I pee, it stings on the outside. I am sexually active, but very hygenic, and relate the problems only to cycling.
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Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic
You seem to have fungal infection in the groin folds, presenting as redness, discomfort and bad odour. Wearing tight undergarments making things worse for you.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to wear loose fitting cotton undergarments.
I would suggest a topical antifungal mixed with a topical steroid e.g cclotrimazole + beclomethasone cream, twice daily for 2 weeks, thereafter once the inflammation and redness subsides, you may switch over to plain antifungal e.g clotrimazole cream for another 2 weeks.
An Oral antifungal e.g fluconazole 150 mg once weekly for 4 weeks in addition to the topical antifungals, would bring about rapid relief.
An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine or Teczine, would provide symptomatic relief from itching.
Regular use of an antifungal dusting powder e,g clotrimazole dusting powder would prevent a recurrence.
Regards
You seem to have fungal infection in the groin folds, presenting as redness, discomfort and bad odour. Wearing tight undergarments making things worse for you.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to wear loose fitting cotton undergarments.
I would suggest a topical antifungal mixed with a topical steroid e.g cclotrimazole + beclomethasone cream, twice daily for 2 weeks, thereafter once the inflammation and redness subsides, you may switch over to plain antifungal e.g clotrimazole cream for another 2 weeks.
An Oral antifungal e.g fluconazole 150 mg once weekly for 4 weeks in addition to the topical antifungals, would bring about rapid relief.
An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine or Teczine, would provide symptomatic relief from itching.
Regular use of an antifungal dusting powder e,g clotrimazole dusting powder would prevent a recurrence.
Regards
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