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No. Stop it. Fungal infection or Ring worm. When occurs in groin, called as jock itch. 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 and infection, its a must to see and confirm the diagnosis for proper treatment. So, please send photos o...more
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Wear proper fitting gloves and protective clothing. Wearing protective gloves may prevent occupational skin disease, but if a glove becomes dirty inside, it can be the cause of irritation. Creams can help skin retain its protective strength. Proper skin cleansers will moisturize the skin.
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Ringworm on the skin like athlete's foot (tinea pedis) and jock itch (tinea cruris) can usually be treated with non-prescription antifungal creams, lotions, or powders applied to the skin for 2 to 4 weeks. There are many non-prescription products available to treat ringworm, including: Clotrimazole (Lotrimin, Mycelex)
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I advise you to stop allopathic treatment as it gives temporary results only with lots of side effects, it will recur once you stop medicines and homeopathic treatment cures it from roots without side effects. no chance of recurrence. you can consult me online for homoeopathic treatment without side effects.
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Wash the skin two to three times a day.
Keep the skin dry.
Avoid excess groin skin irritation by wearing 100% cotton underwear.
Avoid fabric softeners, bleaches, or harsh laundry detergents.
Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use.
Keep your groin, inner thighs, and buttocks clean and dry, especially after you exercise and shower.
After showering or bathing, dry the irritated groin area by gently patting it with a towel. Be sure to dry your ...more
Keep the skin dry.
Avoid excess groin skin irritation by wearing 100% cotton underwear.
Avoid fabric softeners, bleaches, or harsh laundry detergents.
Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use.
Keep your groin, inner thighs, and buttocks clean and dry, especially after you exercise and shower.
After showering or bathing, dry the irritated groin area by gently patting it with a towel. Be sure to dry your ...more
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Fungal infection or Ring worm. When occurs in groin, called as jock itch. 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 and infection, its a must to see and confirm the diagnosis for proper treatment. So, please send photos of the affecte...more
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