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Hi , I Suffer From CROTCH RASH . I Get
Question: Hi , I suffer from CROTCH RASH. I get extreme scratch feeling/ irritation in the area below & around my genitals.
Brief Answer:
Intertrigo or Tinea. Oral and topical antifungal
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You seem to have either Intertrigo - inflammation of body folds - due to sweat, moisture and rubbing or fungal infection of groins(Tinea). There is frequently candidal superinfection in Intertrigo because moisture favours yeast growth which in turn causes inflammation. Topical antifungals alone may not be sufficient for Intertrigo or Tinea. Therefore, I suggest you to take an oral antifungal e.g either Fluconazole or Itraconazole for 2 weeks. In addition I suggest you to apply a topical antifungal e.g either ketoconazole 2% cream or miconazole nitrate 2% gel, twice daily for 2 weeks. I also suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg tablet once a day for symptomatic relief from itching. Keep the skin folds dry. Use an antifungal dusting powder in groin folds
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Intertrigo or Tinea. Oral and topical antifungal
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You seem to have either Intertrigo - inflammation of body folds - due to sweat, moisture and rubbing or fungal infection of groins(Tinea). There is frequently candidal superinfection in Intertrigo because moisture favours yeast growth which in turn causes inflammation. Topical antifungals alone may not be sufficient for Intertrigo or Tinea. Therefore, I suggest you to take an oral antifungal e.g either Fluconazole or Itraconazole for 2 weeks. In addition I suggest you to apply a topical antifungal e.g either ketoconazole 2% cream or miconazole nitrate 2% gel, twice daily for 2 weeks. I also suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg tablet once a day for symptomatic relief from itching. Keep the skin folds dry. Use an antifungal dusting powder in groin folds
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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