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Dermatologist•Delhi
Terbinafine is the treatment of choice in tinea infection. it may two weeks to show improvement and a prolonged therapy may be required to prevent relapse.do not use clob-mg cream.

Measures to prevent recurrence of Jock itch include weight reduction (if obese), wearing less occlusive clothing, drying thoroughly after bathing, using topical antifungal powders, laundering contaminated clothing, and treating concomitant onychomycosis or tinea pedis if present.
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Dermatologist•Chennai
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Stop it. Fungal infection. Also called jock itch, when occurs in groin. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds. It's mostly circular or round in appearance. May be red or black in colour. Treatment depending on the type and severity. Avoid sharing clothes, towels and soap; sweating also increases it. As it has to be differentiated from eczema, bacterial and viral infection, doctor need to see to confirm the diagnosis. So, meet me in my clinic or do direct onlin...more
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Dermatologist•Chennai
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No. Treatment depends on the severity. Fungus or yeast infection. Common around skin folds like thighs and genitals. Avoid sweating, sharing clothes, towels and soap. Specific medicine required depends on the severity. For detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos.
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Stop it. You are suffering from irritant contact dermatitis causing this. Medicine available for good improvement. As the treatment varies depending on the severity. Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Homeopathy Doctor•Noida
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You can apply aloe vera juice/gel from its leaf (fresh, not from readymade
gels available in market) on your face. Remove skin of an aloe vera leaf. Take/scoop out gel. Apply this gel to your face skin. Wash with plain water after an hour.
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Dermatologist•Delhi
Derobin cream is not to be used for fungal infection. Use a luliconazole containing cream fir now and consult a dermatologist regarding further treatment as you will require oral medications along with topical therapy.
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Dermatologist•Mumbai
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this should not be applied as it may cause burns. please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment
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