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Suggest Treatment For Severe Jock Itch
how long should I wait to see if an over the counter ( athletes foot e.g.) can clear up Jock itch (scrotadynia). Itches like crazy at night. I originally thought this was a yeast infection and went to the doctor and got a steroid shot and am now on amox and it doesn't seem to be getting better. Although not getting worse.
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Hi,
Athlete's foot and jock itch are fungal infections. Amox is an antibiotic and would aggravate the situation. You need anti-fungal treatment: orally and locally as following:
- oral: Fluconazole tablet for 3 consecutive days, and repeated 1 dose only after 2 weeks
- locally: good hygiene; clotrimazole/hydrocortisone cream
Can discuss this further with your doctor. Wear cotton underwear and socks.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Athlete's foot and jock itch are fungal infections. Amox is an antibiotic and would aggravate the situation. You need anti-fungal treatment: orally and locally as following:
- oral: Fluconazole tablet for 3 consecutive days, and repeated 1 dose only after 2 weeks
- locally: good hygiene; clotrimazole/hydrocortisone cream
Can discuss this further with your doctor. Wear cotton underwear and socks.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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