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Suggest Treatment For Jock Itch
DERMATOLOGY Earlier i had jock itch in groin area,now its recurring,also on inner side of groin near scrotum their was a blackish area,i think it was acanthosis nigricans but it was not itchy,now that area has become whitish in colour and is itchy although jock itch has subsided ,but is still there,can i use tea tree oil diluted on it? Thank you in advance,please help,as its an embarassing problem. Male,19
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Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Hello,
Tea tree oil may not be effective. As of now, clean the area with soap and water and apply topical antifungal creams like clotrimazole for symptomatic relief. If lesion persists better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Tea tree oil may not be effective. As of now, clean the area with soap and water and apply topical antifungal creams like clotrimazole for symptomatic relief. If lesion persists better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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