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What Causes Itching And Pigmentation On Hips?
Question: hi, i am male 44 years old. i have the problem of pigmentation on my hips and the skin is dark in that area, with some rashes as well. I have a fair body otherwise. please suggest effective treatment. thanks,
Brief Answer:
Looks like fungal infection, provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The most important cause of itching and pigmentation in the groin and buttocks is due to fungal infections in this area .
It would be helpful in confirmation of the diagnosis if you can click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if you apply any oil or creams over the buttocks.
Are you diabetic?
I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the pictures and the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Looks like fungal infection, provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The most important cause of itching and pigmentation in the groin and buttocks is due to fungal infections in this area .
It would be helpful in confirmation of the diagnosis if you can click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if you apply any oil or creams over the buttocks.
Are you diabetic?
I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the pictures and the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
at this time i am not applying any oil or creams over the buttocks. i am not diabetic. thanks,
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection,need to take anti fungals
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures.
You have a severe fungal infection over the buttocks which is Tinea infection.
Take the treatment as told completely for complete cure .
Apply terbinafine cream over the affected areas twice a day for two weeks.
Take tablet fluconazole 150 mg once a week for two weeks.
Take tablet levocetrizine at night daily for seven days.
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area.
Keep the area clean and dry.
Wear cotton undergarments.
Dr Geetika Paul
Fungal infection,need to take anti fungals
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures.
You have a severe fungal infection over the buttocks which is Tinea infection.
Take the treatment as told completely for complete cure .
Apply terbinafine cream over the affected areas twice a day for two weeks.
Take tablet fluconazole 150 mg once a week for two weeks.
Take tablet levocetrizine at night daily for seven days.
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area.
Keep the area clean and dry.
Wear cotton undergarments.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Doc, its very helpful.
Brief Answer:
Best of health
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
Best of health
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello Doctor, i had recently consulted with you regarding pigmentation on my buttocks and you had advised treatment for fungus. During the past 3 weeks, i have followed the treatment you had advised. I think the rashes are now gone, but the pigmentation is still there. please advise. thanks,
Brief Answer:
Take treatment for pigmentation
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Since the fungal infection has now healed ,you can start treatment for pigmentation.
Apply a kojic acid based cream over the affected areas twice a day .
Take oral vitamin c supplements along.
Skin pigmentation over this area takes some time to completely recover .
So follow the above treatment regularly for atleast a month .It might have to be continued even further depending upon the response .
Dr Geetika Paul
Take treatment for pigmentation
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Since the fungal infection has now healed ,you can start treatment for pigmentation.
Apply a kojic acid based cream over the affected areas twice a day .
Take oral vitamin c supplements along.
Skin pigmentation over this area takes some time to completely recover .
So follow the above treatment regularly for atleast a month .It might have to be continued even further depending upon the response .
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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