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Suggest Medication For Rashes Between The Legs
Question: i started a new job and its in a hot kitchen so im sweating now i have a huge rash betweent my legs and thighs can barly walk i bought cortate cream and canastian cream was jusr checking some pills i have here to see if it would clear this up any faster
i have amoxicillin and cephalexin here will one of those work
i have amoxicillin and cephalexin here will one of those work
Brief Answer:
Fungal infectuon. Use just topical antifungal
Detailed Answer:
Heo. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist).
I have gone through your query abd I have noted your concern.
You seem to have developed fungal infection of groin and inner thigh region. Sweating, heat and humidity are predisposing factors.
I suggest you to use just canesten cream, twice daily. Cortrate cream is a topical steroid and it would infact prolong the infection. There is really no need for oral antibiotics as this condition is due to dermatophytes, which is a fungus. Infact an oral antifungal e.g fluconazole would be great in your case in addition to topical canesten.
In addition to canesten cream you may take a tablet of cetrizine once daily for symptomatic relief from itching.
General measures like change of work conditions like installing at least a fan or preferably an airconditioner, bathing twice or thrice daily daily with cool shower and using cotton clothes and cotton undergarments are a must.
Regards
Fungal infectuon. Use just topical antifungal
Detailed Answer:
Heo. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist).
I have gone through your query abd I have noted your concern.
You seem to have developed fungal infection of groin and inner thigh region. Sweating, heat and humidity are predisposing factors.
I suggest you to use just canesten cream, twice daily. Cortrate cream is a topical steroid and it would infact prolong the infection. There is really no need for oral antibiotics as this condition is due to dermatophytes, which is a fungus. Infact an oral antifungal e.g fluconazole would be great in your case in addition to topical canesten.
In addition to canesten cream you may take a tablet of cetrizine once daily for symptomatic relief from itching.
General measures like change of work conditions like installing at least a fan or preferably an airconditioner, bathing twice or thrice daily daily with cool shower and using cotton clothes and cotton undergarments are a must.
Regards
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