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Can A Jock Itch Arising From The Groin Be Transmitted To The Face?
Question: I have jock itch which has spread to my face....my face feels like sandpaper.
I have been to the Dr.s. what do you recommend to get the soft texture back?
I have been to the Dr.s. what do you recommend to get the soft texture back?
Brief Answer:
As mention below
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear XXXX
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query
I understand your concern
Jock itch is due to fungal infection.
It is usually recurrent and itchy.
KOH mount help to confirm the fungus etiology.
Treatment is oral and topical antifungal drug.
Tablet terbinafine 250 mg once daily in the morning
Apply sertaconazole cream on the affected areas twice daily.
Tablet levocterizine 5 mg at bedtime if you have itching.
Keep the area clean and dry, avoid sharing soap and towel, stay in cool environment.
Take the above treatment for 3-4 week under the observation of your dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query
If you have further query then I will be happy to help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
As mention below
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear XXXX
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query
I understand your concern
Jock itch is due to fungal infection.
It is usually recurrent and itchy.
KOH mount help to confirm the fungus etiology.
Treatment is oral and topical antifungal drug.
Tablet terbinafine 250 mg once daily in the morning
Apply sertaconazole cream on the affected areas twice daily.
Tablet levocterizine 5 mg at bedtime if you have itching.
Keep the area clean and dry, avoid sharing soap and towel, stay in cool environment.
Take the above treatment for 3-4 week under the observation of your dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query
If you have further query then I will be happy to help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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