
I AM SUFFERING FROM ITCHING,BURNING SENSATION AND PAIN RED BLUMPS,

Regarding fungal infection of groins
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
You seem to have a fungal infection of groin folds. The Fourderm cream that you have been using contains a topical steroid in combination with antifungal. This combination is not recommended as it provides only temporary relief.
The fungal infection actually comes back with a vengeance.
I suggest you take oral Terbinafine 250mg for at least 6-8 weeks. In addition, I suggest you use a topical antifungal e.g either Ketoconazole 2% cream or Oxiconazole nitrate 1% cream, twice daily for a few weeks.
Unlike Fourderm cream, these are prescription medications, therefore I suggest you visit a doctor in your vicinity for the needful and follow up after 2- 3 weeks to see how the treatment is working. Inadequate duration of treatment is a very common cause of relapse.
You may also take an oral antihistamine e.g Levocetirizine 10mg tablet once a day for symptomatic relief from itching.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if you need any more assistance.

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