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What Causes Itching And Red Rashes In Groin Area?
I ve developed and itching in my groin are. My scrotum has gone slightly red, and my inner my groin area has developed some red circular but flat spots. I ve tried jock-itch powder, which made the itching worse, and 1% hydrocortisone, which helps the itch but the spots haven t gone. Any suggestions? I ve had this before about 2 years ago and I can t recall what cream I was give. I think it began with L ...
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Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
From your history and description, I would consider the possibility of a fungal infection.
Hydrocortisone will only worsen the fungal growth. Stop using that.
You could apply a cream containing 1 % clotrimazole twice a day for 2 weeks.
You could then continue with the powder you are currently using.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
From your history and description, I would consider the possibility of a fungal infection.
Hydrocortisone will only worsen the fungal growth. Stop using that.
You could apply a cream containing 1 % clotrimazole twice a day for 2 weeks.
You could then continue with the powder you are currently using.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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