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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Genital Area
Posted on
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Wed, 16 Nov 2016
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Question : Rash genitle area. Inner thigh both sides back of penis on shaft. Treated lotrimin af and triamcinolone acetonide. Reacts better to the triamcinolone. Spreading non itchy non pain full
Brief Answer:
try lamisil
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
This does look like a yeast type rash from the photos you have included.
The triamcinolone is not the best for the genital area since it is a fairly strong steroid cream and can damage the skin if used for a prolonged period.
The strongest steroid cream that is recommended for the genital area or face is the over the counter hydrocortisone.
However, the problem is that steroid creams only mask the problem by decreasing the inflammation. They do not really treat the underlying problem.
I suggest that you stop the lotrimin and trimacinolone and try lamilsil (terbanifine) which works better than lotrimin for most fungal infections.
If this does not clear it up you would need to see your doctor for an exam
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
try lamisil
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
This does look like a yeast type rash from the photos you have included.
The triamcinolone is not the best for the genital area since it is a fairly strong steroid cream and can damage the skin if used for a prolonged period.
The strongest steroid cream that is recommended for the genital area or face is the over the counter hydrocortisone.
However, the problem is that steroid creams only mask the problem by decreasing the inflammation. They do not really treat the underlying problem.
I suggest that you stop the lotrimin and trimacinolone and try lamilsil (terbanifine) which works better than lotrimin for most fungal infections.
If this does not clear it up you would need to see your doctor for an exam
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Went to doctor he agrees with your diagnosis of yeast infection lamisil and nystop power applies. But no real improvment as a mater of fact the rash has spreed to a patch on the front of the penial shaft and has small bumps as well. The rash on inner thigh is clearing up but the testicles show no improvemnt
Brief Answer:
can take a week or more
Detailed Answer:
It takes a while for the lamisil to work so give it at least a week. If it is still spreading after that then return to the doctor.
In some patients I have had to have them use the lamisil for a month or more to completely clear this up.
Dr. Robinson
can take a week or more
Detailed Answer:
It takes a while for the lamisil to work so give it at least a week. If it is still spreading after that then return to the doctor.
In some patients I have had to have them use the lamisil for a month or more to completely clear this up.
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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