From Yesterday, I Saw A Dry Cracks In The Groin

Posted on Mon, 12 Aug 2019

Question: From yesterday, I saw a dry cracks in the groin area. So, I stopped wearing underwear. Please can you advice me on this and should I visit doctor or a medical shop for medicine.

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Is there any itching

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings
Did it start suddenly or gradually after scratching due to itching.?
If so, you can apply any antibiotic ointment like mupirocin ointment.
If there was itching before
you need to rule out any fungal infection.
HOPE MY ANSWER HELPS YOU
REGARDS

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Then you can apply this

Detailed Answer:
In that case you can apply this ointment for 2 weeks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (11 minutes later)

I started to feel uncomfortable while riding a bicycle. I think the cycle seat contributed more. Now when I walk, I feel uneasy because the skin get contact eachother.

Follow up: Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (1 hour later)

I brought the medicine to apply. Can you check it? Thank You

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
you can apply.keep the area dry

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj