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Rashes In The Groin Area, Fungal Rash, Itches Badly. Treatment?
My husband and I both have rashes in the groin area. I have had this problem for quite sometime. My husband stated that he never had it until after we married. My doctor says its a fungal rash like jock itch the cream I use and what they prescribed doesnt work..it itches really bad from time to time mostly at night...what could this be
Wed, 30 Oct 2013
Hi,
It seems that both of you are having tinea cruris.it is a fungal infection caused by dermatophytes. It is a contagious skin disease and spread by direct contact and fomites. Blood tests may be done to rule out DM and HIV. It may be exacerbated by poor immunity,sweating,soap and wetness. Dry the area after bath.
Both of you take antifungal drug like ketoconazole or itraconazole for 2 to 3 weeks. Take antihistaminics like levocetirizine till itch is relieved. And apply anti fungal cream like clotrimazole. Sprinkle clotrimazole powder after bath.
Avoid soap bath. You may use dettol liquid for bath.
I think, both of you may be alright, but, consult dermatologist.
I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
It seems that both of you are having tinea cruris.it is a fungal infection caused by dermatophytes. It is a contagious skin disease and spread by direct contact and fomites. Blood tests may be done to rule out DM and HIV. It may be exacerbated by poor immunity,sweating,soap and wetness. Dry the area after bath.
Both of you take antifungal drug like ketoconazole or itraconazole for 2 to 3 weeks. Take antihistaminics like levocetirizine till itch is relieved. And apply anti fungal cream like clotrimazole. Sprinkle clotrimazole powder after bath.
Avoid soap bath. You may use dettol liquid for bath.
I think, both of you may be alright, but, consult dermatologist.
I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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