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Using Clotrimazole Betamethasone For Jock Itch. Scar Persisting. Need A Permanent Cure

Hi, Had jock itch, used clotrimazole Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream over 5 wks, keep cloths clean, bath, stay away from eating sugar now. Drink water 10 times a day, primary jock itch is gone, but now the scar got wider and more discolored. It's getting better but very very slowly and if I don't do these things regular it starts itching there again within a day.
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Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

There are different potential causes from groin rashes. They are: fungal infection, chemical reaction to creams/detergents/soaps, erythrasma, eczema, psoriasis.

Based on what you have been using it is likely that your doctor believed that it is related to a fungal infection. In addition to what you are doing, you need to avoid tight clothing and use only loose fitting clothes, try to keep cool- heat and moisture make the rash worse.

It can take a long time for a fungal rash to resolve,if you continue to notice no improvement then your doctor may consider switching medication.

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Using Clotrimazole Betamethasone For Jock Itch. Scar Persisting. Need A Permanent Cure

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic There are different potential causes from groin rashes. They are: fungal infection, chemical reaction to creams/detergents/soaps, erythrasma, eczema, psoriasis. Based on what you have been using it is likely that your doctor believed that it is related to a fungal infection. In addition to what you are doing, you need to avoid tight clothing and use only loose fitting clothes, try to keep cool- heat and moisture make the rash worse. It can take a long time for a fungal rash to resolve,if you continue to notice no improvement then your doctor may consider switching medication. I hope this helps