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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rashes On Hip And Groin Area
Question: Hi Doctor. I am suffering from skin rashes and itching for the past one year. The main problem is that the rashes and itching is on my hips and in between legs. I was using a cream named Fouderm first. Whenever I stop the usage it comes back again. Recently when I visited a Medical shop they told me to use Clobeta GM, another cream and using the same since two weeks. Its good. But I need a permanent solution and I searched through internet and little bit worried that whether it is Psoriasis or not. I am working in an office and sitting long hours at office daily and my skin is hairy too. I also use alcohol sometimes. I am also sending pictures of the affected area. Kindly guide me sir.
Brief Answer:
Possible Tinea Cruris.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I understand your concern.
I have gone through your uploaded images in detail.
This possibly looks like fungal infection-Tinea Cruris a superficial fungal infection of body folds.
This is common in occupational settings you mentioned.
For this kind of infection, I advise both topical and systemic therapy.
Topical therapy for Clobeta GM can be continued as prescribed.
For systemic therapy, I generally prescribe oral tablets of Terbinafine for 3 weeks one tab a day. Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe them to you.
This therapy should be effective in eliminating the infection.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Possible Tinea Cruris.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I understand your concern.
I have gone through your uploaded images in detail.
This possibly looks like fungal infection-Tinea Cruris a superficial fungal infection of body folds.
This is common in occupational settings you mentioned.
For this kind of infection, I advise both topical and systemic therapy.
Topical therapy for Clobeta GM can be continued as prescribed.
For systemic therapy, I generally prescribe oral tablets of Terbinafine for 3 weeks one tab a day. Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe them to you.
This therapy should be effective in eliminating the infection.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much doctor. I would like to know few more details. Aftr a course and the problem get solved is there any chances of reoccurance? What kind of food items I have to avoid while taking this medicine? Whether these black markings on my skin will disappear after taking this pills? Now a days I am getting opportunities in abroad, especially GCC countries. During Medical examination will they reject me because of this disease?
Brief Answer:
Skin changes will resolve completely with antifungal therapy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I understand your concern.
Yes, all the skin changes will vanish with this antifungal therapy.
The possibility of recurrence is there as for any skin fungal infection.
Avoid sitting for long periods of time without taking a break.
Maintain underwear hygiene.
Avoid fried and fatty foodstuff.
Take Cranberry juice.
Eat pomegranate or apple every day.
Regular brisk walk for 20 min/day.
Avoid smoking or alcohol altogether.
Consume foods like egg and fish.
Take twice a day bath and maintain appropriate dryness with sterile heated towels for a while.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
Skin changes will resolve completely with antifungal therapy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I understand your concern.
Yes, all the skin changes will vanish with this antifungal therapy.
The possibility of recurrence is there as for any skin fungal infection.
Avoid sitting for long periods of time without taking a break.
Maintain underwear hygiene.
Avoid fried and fatty foodstuff.
Take Cranberry juice.
Eat pomegranate or apple every day.
Regular brisk walk for 20 min/day.
Avoid smoking or alcohol altogether.
Consume foods like egg and fish.
Take twice a day bath and maintain appropriate dryness with sterile heated towels for a while.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you sir. But can u clarify my doubt regarding Medical examination conducting for GCC countries? Is there any chance to fail in such a medical test because of this illness? Kindly give clarification sir.
By the way I am taking medicines as prescribed by you and it started working on me. Thank you once again and please clear my doubt about Medical examination.
By the way I am taking medicines as prescribed by you and it started working on me. Thank you once again and please clear my doubt about Medical examination.
Brief Answer:
Yes, this skin condition will be looked in for during examination.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I understand your concern.
Yes, this skin condition will certainly make you unfit for the medical examination.
This condition has to be completely cured before you are declared medically fit for the job.Once cured you will no longer be disqualified for the job.
These regulations are clearly mentioned in Clinal Examination 1-f, Page No 60 in the rules and regulations.
I can provide you the PDF of the Rules and Regulations for Medical examination in GCC if you can provide me your email address.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Yes, this skin condition will be looked in for during examination.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I understand your concern.
Yes, this skin condition will certainly make you unfit for the medical examination.
This condition has to be completely cured before you are declared medically fit for the job.Once cured you will no longer be disqualified for the job.
These regulations are clearly mentioned in Clinal Examination 1-f, Page No 60 in the rules and regulations.
I can provide you the PDF of the Rules and Regulations for Medical examination in GCC if you can provide me your email address.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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