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How To Treat Fungal Infection Of Inner Thigh?

Hello doctor. I have fungal infection in my inner thighs. I keep the affected area clean and also tried anti fungal powder for last two weeks, it reduced but again started iching. There is some inflamation and red patches in the affected area. Please help.
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Hi,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.

A picture of the affected area is needed to evaluate the changes myself before giving a more specific opinion.

Anyway, from what you are describing, I can say as following:
- continue keeping the area well clean : wash with warm water and soap
- dry it well
- apply gentian violet solution locally, let it dry
- apply antifungal lotion containing terbinafin or clotrimazole

If no improvement within the first 2 weeks, I advise to consult with dermatologist for further evaluations and a more specific treatment.

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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How To Treat Fungal Infection Of Inner Thigh?

Hi, I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns. A picture of the affected area is needed to evaluate the changes myself before giving a more specific opinion. Anyway, from what you are describing, I can say as following: - continue keeping the area well clean : wash with warm water and soap - dry it well - apply gentian violet solution locally, let it dry - apply antifungal lotion containing terbinafin or clotrimazole If no improvement within the first 2 weeks, I advise to consult with dermatologist for further evaluations and a more specific treatment. Wish fast recovery! Dr.Albana