Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection In Groin Area

Posted on Tue, 28 Oct 2014

Question: I have a fungal growth that comes and goes on either side of my groin. I have been given two prescriptions neither has made it go away and not come back. Neither prescription was given to me by a dermatologist.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid application of steroids

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Now you seem to be developing recurrent fungal infection in the groin area .
Although you have been taking treatment for your problem but both times you were prescribed anti fungal drugs in combination with steroid agents . This can be the reason for recurrence of infection .
You should stop the application of those medicines .
Apply candid cream twice a day over the affected area after cleaning and drying the region for two weeks continuously.
Take tablet flucos 150 mg once a week for two weeks .
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area.
Wear cotton undergarments so as to reduce sweating,
Get your blood glucose levels checked to rule out diabetes.

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (4 hours later)

Are candid cream & tablet flucos 150 mg available over the counter??

I have just been diagnosed with diabetes but this condition has been present for several yours

Thanks for the information

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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Otc medicine

Detailed Answer:
You can get canestan cream as an over the counter medicine . Apply it twice a day.
Uncontrolled diabetes might be the reason for recurrence of infection in your case.
So get your glucose levels monitored by your treating doctor.

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (11 hours later)

Are the flucos 150 mg tablets available over the counter??

I monitor my sugar daily and it runs between 100 & 168. Am I to assume that this condition has caused the fungal infection??? I have had the fungal infection off & on for several years and only diagnosed with diabetes several months ago. I was in the hospital 12/2012 and was not found to be a diabetic but had the infection??????

Thank you,

XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Reason for recurrent infections

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

You will not get flucos tablets as Otc drug.
You might have to see your local doctor for a prescription in case of recurrent infections.
Although fungal infections in this area are very common in this area but recurrent infections are very commonly seen in patients with high glucose levels .
But since your blood glucose levels seem to be under control , your infection should heal with proper and complete treatment .

Make sure you apply the medicine regularly for atleast three weeks since you might not be able to take the oral tablet .

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (20 hours later)

THANK YOU,

XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Best wishes

Detailed Answer:
Wishing you speedy recovery

Dr Geetika Paul

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar