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

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Posted on Thu, 16 Jan 2020
Question: I AM SUFFERING FROM ITCHING,BURNING SENSATION AND PAIN RED BLUMPS, DRY RED SKIN AND INFLAMATION ON UPPER THIGHS SINCE LAST 5-6 YEARS AND I REGULARLY USE FORE DRUM OINMENT,THIS CURE MY PROBLEM FOR 10-15 DAYS AND THE SAME PROBLEM COME BACK.IN LAST THREE MONTHS I TRY ITRACEL 200CAPSULES AND CZ-3 TABLET REGULARLY BUT MY PROBLEM IS NOT SOLVE AND AFTER STOP USE OF ABOVE MEDICINE FOR 15 DAYS THE SAME PROBLEM IS STATY AGAIN, PLEASE ADVICE ME
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
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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I AM SUFFERING FROM ITCHING,BURNING SENSATION AND PAIN RED BLUMPS,

Brief Answer: 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.