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Suggest Treatment For Infection And Itching On Thigh
Question: Hello Sir, My son has infection around the corner of thigh and due to which he is facing itching problem a lot. Can you pl suggest some quick tube or any other solution to cure the same.
Brief Answer:
Tinea Crurus; avoid coconut oil; use topical antifungals
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic
I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query and I have understood it.
I will keep a possibility of Fungal Infection of the groin folds (Tinea Cruris). Groin folds are a common site for fungal infection because of the moist, humid conditions that prevail in the folds, specially in hot and humid weather. This provides an ideal environment for the fungus to proliferate.
Tinea cruris classically presents as annular patches with scaly, red, raised margins and central clearing. Itching is bothersome.
Avoid coconut oil as that might further encourage the occlusive conditions favorable for fungal growth.
You may try for him an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for 4-6 weeks.
An OTC oral antihistamine e.g syp cetrizine 1 tsf daily would help in providing symptomatic relief from itching.
Regards
Tinea Crurus; avoid coconut oil; use topical antifungals
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic
I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query and I have understood it.
I will keep a possibility of Fungal Infection of the groin folds (Tinea Cruris). Groin folds are a common site for fungal infection because of the moist, humid conditions that prevail in the folds, specially in hot and humid weather. This provides an ideal environment for the fungus to proliferate.
Tinea cruris classically presents as annular patches with scaly, red, raised margins and central clearing. Itching is bothersome.
Avoid coconut oil as that might further encourage the occlusive conditions favorable for fungal growth.
You may try for him an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for 4-6 weeks.
An OTC oral antihistamine e.g syp cetrizine 1 tsf daily would help in providing symptomatic relief from itching.
Regards
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