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What Causes Black Patches On Inner Thighs Near Groin Area?
Question: Hello Doctor. I am having black patchs on my inner thighs near the groin. It started a year ago. Initially It was small and itchy.it is spreading . It became totally black in color.every night it is horrible for me to sleep.i have used some tablets and cream but they worked only for one month after one month same thing will be repeated every day. Please suggest me what can I do and what is this disease called.how to get rid of black patches
Brief Answer:
Oral itraconazole, topical luliconazole
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I have reviewed your history and picture. it clear that you have got Tinea , a sort of fungal skin infection.
Since you are not recovering with Fintrix and Ebernet-M cream, it seems you have resistant form of tinea.
In such cases,I generally recommend proper course of potent oral antifungal drug like itraconazole 200mg daily for 10 days along with local application of sertaconazole or luliconazole cream twice a day over affected areas.
Take oral antihistaminics for itching as required.
Use clotrimazole or ketoconazole soap for rinsing of affected areas.
Maintain hygiene and avoid tight undergarments.
Hope this will take care of your problem
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Oral itraconazole, topical luliconazole
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I have reviewed your history and picture. it clear that you have got Tinea , a sort of fungal skin infection.
Since you are not recovering with Fintrix and Ebernet-M cream, it seems you have resistant form of tinea.
In such cases,I generally recommend proper course of potent oral antifungal drug like itraconazole 200mg daily for 10 days along with local application of sertaconazole or luliconazole cream twice a day over affected areas.
Take oral antihistaminics for itching as required.
Use clotrimazole or ketoconazole soap for rinsing of affected areas.
Maintain hygiene and avoid tight undergarments.
Hope this will take care of your problem
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
how to get rid of black patches .. i have marriage in january..can i get rid of black patches in one month
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
The black patches is suggestive of active infection.
Once infection is resolved the pigmentation will also go away.
For faster resuts you may take Itraconazole upto 400mg per day for 10 days.
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Detailed Answer:
The black patches is suggestive of active infection.
Once infection is resolved the pigmentation will also go away.
For faster resuts you may take Itraconazole upto 400mg per day for 10 days.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
hii sir,..i cantfind those capsules and cream in XXXXXXX ..can you suggest me other tablets and cream..
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
You need to visit your dermatologist for proper prescription as these drugs are not available as OTC.
Itraconazole is a very commonly used drug and easily available. Just ask your chemist to give Itraconazole of any good company. Usually I prefer Canditral by Glenmark or Sporanox by XXXXXXX and XXXXXXX
Luliconazole is exclusively marketed by Ranbaxy as Lulifin cream. If you cant get it, try sertaconazole by Glenmark (Onabet cream) or any other reputed company like Cipla (Sertacide).
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Detailed Answer:
You need to visit your dermatologist for proper prescription as these drugs are not available as OTC.
Itraconazole is a very commonly used drug and easily available. Just ask your chemist to give Itraconazole of any good company. Usually I prefer Canditral by Glenmark or Sporanox by XXXXXXX and XXXXXXX
Luliconazole is exclusively marketed by Ranbaxy as Lulifin cream. If you cant get it, try sertaconazole by Glenmark (Onabet cream) or any other reputed company like Cipla (Sertacide).
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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