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Suggest Treatment For Jock Itch

I have jock itch and have used everything that I can find over the counter I went to a dr. who prescribed naftin and 3 - $300,00 tubes later it does not work. I have even used 90% rubbing alcohol and Clorox. I have managed to keep it at bay where it is not slimy and raw but it has become resistant to everything that I am using. Is there anything that I can do to stop this. I have had this for years
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
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Sometimes fungal infection becomes resistant to treat. Fungus thrives on warm and moist skin like groin. That’s why fungal infections are more common in summer. Contributing factors are high humidity, heat, perspiration, diabetes mellitus, obesity, friction from clothes. Fungal infection is contagious. Transmission occurs via infected towels, linens, and clothing. Infection can be avoided by lifestyle and hygiene modifications.
Advice
1.     Apply antifungal cream containing clotrimazole, steroid and antibiotic such as Lobate GM cream thrice daily
2.     Fluconazole 150 mg twice weekly for 2 months
3.     Use fluconazole dusting powder in wet areas of your bodies
4.     Wear loose cotton undergarment
5.     Avoid sharing clothing, towels, or bed sheets
6.     Wash clothes and bed sheets in hot water with fungicidal soap
7.     Do not scratch to much
8.     Take high protein diet such as eggs and cheese to boost immunity
9.     Investigation – blood sugar (F & PP)
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Suggest Treatment For Jock Itch

Sometimes fungal infection becomes resistant to treat. Fungus thrives on warm and moist skin like groin. That’s why fungal infections are more common in summer. Contributing factors are high humidity, heat, perspiration, diabetes mellitus, obesity, friction from clothes. Fungal infection is contagious. Transmission occurs via infected towels, linens, and clothing. Infection can be avoided by lifestyle and hygiene modifications. Advice 1. Apply antifungal cream containing clotrimazole, steroid and antibiotic such as Lobate GM cream thrice daily 2. Fluconazole 150 mg twice weekly for 2 months 3. Use fluconazole dusting powder in wet areas of your bodies 4. Wear loose cotton undergarment 5. Avoid sharing clothing, towels, or bed sheets 6. Wash clothes and bed sheets in hot water with fungicidal soap 7. Do not scratch to much 8. Take high protein diet such as eggs and cheese to boost immunity 9. Investigation – blood sugar (F & PP) Thanks