Brief Answer: You need to consult a dermatologist Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic. Anti-fungals will be effective if a fungal infection is present in the area between the anus and scrotum. It appears that the symptoms are not due to fungal infection. The predominant symptom that you have described is that of pain and discomfort. Fungal infection is characterized by itching, and ring worm like lesion on the skin. Fungal infection is common in perineal region because the area remains wet as compared to other areas. Pain is not a predominant feature of fungal infection. You need to consult a dermatologist for clinical examination of the lesion. A primary skin lesion can produce the symptoms described above. Meanwhile you should stop using anti-fungal cream till the lesion is proved to be fungal and wear loose underclothing. If seems that tight clothing is causing the symptoms. If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer. Dr Shailja P Wahal

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Brief Answer: Clinical examination by a dematologist is required Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome again, Loose under clothing causing discomfort suggests that the loose clothe are causing irritation of the skin. Tight clothes are providing symptomatic relief. You need to consult a dermatologist for clinical examination and relevant investigations. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal

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