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Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection In Groin

Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2014

Question: Hi , I have a infection in the groin area. lot of itching which increases with sweating. skin colour has also changed to dark black and area also smells sometimes after too much sweating.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection of the groin region , antifungals

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same .
I have seen the attached pictures .
You seem to have developed a fungal infection of the groin region .
You should apply an antifungal cream like canestan or candid cream over the affected areas twice a day .
In addition, take some oral antihistamine like levocetrizine once a day .
You need to continue application of the medicine for atleast two weeks .
Do not apply any other cream or oil over it .
Wear cotton undergarments so as to decrease sweating .

Dr Geetika Paul

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

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (8 minutes later)

Thanks a lot. levocetrizine for how many days?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Medicines for fungal infection groin

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

You need to take it atleast for five days.

Dr Geetika Paul

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