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Wringworm inner thigh
Severe itching and reddish skin in inner thigh since one week. Applying itchguard, but no relief till now. Please suggest any skin ointment and/or any oral medicine to get relief.
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You may be suffering from fungal infection of the inner thighs groin and buttocks area which we call tinea cruris. this is commonly referred as jock itch. It is easily treatable by taking 4 to 6 weeks of treatment which includes tablets along with creams. Wrong treatment with over the counter creams like fourderm, panderm, quadriderm, dermi 5, betnovate dermikem OC candid B, hh zole leads to severe side effects and also repeated recurrences. please do not use super body wash over the affected areas. Do not use steroid containing combination creams. Please contact me using online consultation for detailed prescription. Do not delay treatment as it may spread for the on your body and also to other people living in the household.
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Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos.
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Dr. Manas Chopra
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello dear. You might have a fungal infection.
Do not apply itchguard, sapat lotion or any other random cream as it will make it worse.
If not properly treated, this infection can spread from you to others as well
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Schedule an online consultation with me
Health Tips
Keep the area dry
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Pune
Fungal infection is common in folds due to excessive sweat moisture and tight clothing.avoid using itchguard as it may only aggrevate the problem.you need proper treatment with antifungals.send me pictures of the affected area and consult me online for further treatment
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