Suggest Treatment For Severe Itching Rashes On Skin

Posted on Tue, 29 Sep 2015

Question: Hi, I am trying to reach Dr. XXXXXXX dermotologist who asked me to upload a image where the skin was effected due to allergy and developed rashes. I am uploadinc two images here, could you please let me know how bad it is and what can I do to remediate this problem. I have very severe itching in these areas and U have tried various creams to get relief, but with no luck.. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
Ÿou have developed fungal infection.
The area of groin is moist and is prone to develop these infections.
Treatment can be with oral antifungals as well as with topical antifungals.
Various antifungal powders like candid clodid etc are available.
These can help reduce the moisture as well as control the infection.
You can try it.
Please dont use any steroid, it can worsen your condition
You must maintain a good personal hygiene and use different towel and soaps etc as it is contagious.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you.

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