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Suggest Treatment For Jock Itch
Question: hello sir,form the last month i have been suffering from jock itch.i have been using clotrimazole but it has not provided much relief.what should i do?
Brief Answer:
Hygiene is more important than medications only.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Follow these steps. It may help.
Wash the rash with soap and water.
Spread an antifungal cream over as well as beyond the margin of the rash.
Don't stop using the medicine just when symptoms disappears. Do continue for 5-7 days more, or at least for the duration that the package insert says.
Maintain good hygiene. Wear cotton undergarments and change it frequently.
If you are unable to treat it at home with antifungal creams and powders,have a visit to your doctor to look for its severe.
Hope it will help you. Any more querry, we are there to help you.
Have a nice day.
Hygiene is more important than medications only.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Follow these steps. It may help.
Wash the rash with soap and water.
Spread an antifungal cream over as well as beyond the margin of the rash.
Don't stop using the medicine just when symptoms disappears. Do continue for 5-7 days more, or at least for the duration that the package insert says.
Maintain good hygiene. Wear cotton undergarments and change it frequently.
If you are unable to treat it at home with antifungal creams and powders,have a visit to your doctor to look for its severe.
Hope it will help you. Any more querry, we are there to help you.
Have a nice day.
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