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Why Itching Increased After Applying Panderm Cream?

I have very old itch in inner leg i had a cream of panderm but with that the itch was increase and the skin was totally changed i.e. Before applying cream it was very dry but after it is gone stickey and very itchy ....but with tabina cream it is little under control....my question is that is there any side effect oa panderm...sorry for poor english
posted on Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
From your history and description, you seemed to be having a fungal infection near the groin. ( Jock itch)
Panderm cream contains Clobetasol propionate which is a potent steroid. This could cause side effects like skin thinning, burning, irritation and striae especially when used in the delicate groin area. It can initially relieve your itching as it has a steroid but it allows the fungus to overgrow and will result in increased itching after a few days along with redness and burning.
You could apply a cream containing 2% ketoconazole or 1% terbinafine twice a day for 3 weeks.
Please discontinue Panderm cream.
Hope this answers your query.
Take care.
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Why Itching Increased After Applying Panderm Cream?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. From your history and description, you seemed to be having a fungal infection near the groin. ( Jock itch) Panderm cream contains Clobetasol propionate which is a potent steroid. This could cause side effects like skin thinning, burning, irritation and striae especially when used in the delicate groin area. It can initially relieve your itching as it has a steroid but it allows the fungus to overgrow and will result in increased itching after a few days along with redness and burning. You could apply a cream containing 2% ketoconazole or 1% terbinafine twice a day for 3 weeks. Please discontinue Panderm cream. Hope this answers your query. Take care.