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Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Ring Worm Infection
Question: Doctor, I have developed fungal infection on the left side skin of my buttock perhaps because of wet undergarment. I experience severe itching - which is not itching constantly but when it itches, it really can be extreme. Will you please recommend some strong ointments and tablets.
Brief Answer:
Apply antifungal ointment twice daily for a month and maintain hygiene
Detailed Answer:
HI XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
It looks like you might have got recurrent ring worm infection in the buttocks causing itching and the cause for it is wearing wet under clothes. Ring worm infection is caused by a fungus. A consultation with your doctor or dermatologist is suggested and after confirmation, you can apply any one of the ointments mentioned below.
There is ointment Candid B which contains antfungal and steroid combination clotrimazole 1 % w/w, beclometasone dipropionate 0.025 % w/w and is a good medication for ringworm infection.
The ointment Betnovate GM contains antifungal, antibacterial and steroid combination betamethasone valerate 0.12 % w/w, gentamycin sulphate 0.1 % w/w, miconazole nitrate 2 % w/w and works as good as Candid B ointment.
You can use Candid B or Betnovate GM ointments and both the creams contain steroid and antifungal combination. This may be applied of the skin twice a day. It will start healing in two weeks time and you can apply for about a month.
Apart from this you also must trim your pubic hairs, wear cotton inner clothes and wash your genitals with warm water twice a day and wipe it dry. Please avoid wearing wet clothes.
The ring worm is caused by a fungus. They thrive on moist surfaces, since the skin in the pubic region might be moist due to sweat formation, they infect that area and the infection spreads if not treated. Wearing wet clothes and not wiping your pubic region completely dry creates a favorable condition for the fungus to multiply.
If you have a mild fungal infection then the itching should decrease after 15 days to a month. If there is no improvement after following above suggestions then there is a severe infection and please consult your dermatologist again for prescription of oral anti fungal medication like fluconazole or terbenafine.
Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Apply antifungal ointment twice daily for a month and maintain hygiene
Detailed Answer:
HI XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
It looks like you might have got recurrent ring worm infection in the buttocks causing itching and the cause for it is wearing wet under clothes. Ring worm infection is caused by a fungus. A consultation with your doctor or dermatologist is suggested and after confirmation, you can apply any one of the ointments mentioned below.
There is ointment Candid B which contains antfungal and steroid combination clotrimazole 1 % w/w, beclometasone dipropionate 0.025 % w/w and is a good medication for ringworm infection.
The ointment Betnovate GM contains antifungal, antibacterial and steroid combination betamethasone valerate 0.12 % w/w, gentamycin sulphate 0.1 % w/w, miconazole nitrate 2 % w/w and works as good as Candid B ointment.
You can use Candid B or Betnovate GM ointments and both the creams contain steroid and antifungal combination. This may be applied of the skin twice a day. It will start healing in two weeks time and you can apply for about a month.
Apart from this you also must trim your pubic hairs, wear cotton inner clothes and wash your genitals with warm water twice a day and wipe it dry. Please avoid wearing wet clothes.
The ring worm is caused by a fungus. They thrive on moist surfaces, since the skin in the pubic region might be moist due to sweat formation, they infect that area and the infection spreads if not treated. Wearing wet clothes and not wiping your pubic region completely dry creates a favorable condition for the fungus to multiply.
If you have a mild fungal infection then the itching should decrease after 15 days to a month. If there is no improvement after following above suggestions then there is a severe infection and please consult your dermatologist again for prescription of oral anti fungal medication like fluconazole or terbenafine.
Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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