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ock itch can also be caused by infectious agents. The most common is a fungal infection called tinea cruris, caused by the same organism that causes athlete's foot. Less commonly, the rash may be caused by a bacterial infection.
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Asked for male, 38 years old from Balasore
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You may be suffering from tinea cruris which is fungal infection of the inner thighs, groin and buttocks area. It is also called jock itch. It can be treated by taking four to six weeks of anti fungal treatment which includes tablets along with creams. Do not use soap over that area. Mistreatment with over the counter Steroid containing creams like fourderm, panderm, quadriderm, dermi5, betnovate, dermikem OC, candid b etc lead to repeated case of recurrence and also side effects due to applicat...more
Asked for Male, 27 years old from Guwahati
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Fungal infections on skin are the most common of all and are effectively treated with homeopathy. 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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The causes of ringworm
No actual worm is involved. Also called tinea corporis, ringworm of the body is closely related to athlete's foot tinea pedis, jock itch (tinea cruris) and ringworm of the scalp tinea capitis. Ringworm often spreads by direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or animal.
Help reduce your risk of ringworm by taking these steps:
Educate yourself and others. Be aware of the risk of ringworm from infected people or pets. Keep clean. Wash your hands often ...more
No actual worm is involved. Also called tinea corporis, ringworm of the body is closely related to athlete's foot tinea pedis, jock itch (tinea cruris) and ringworm of the scalp tinea capitis. Ringworm often spreads by direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or animal.
Help reduce your risk of ringworm by taking these steps:
Educate yourself and others. Be aware of the risk of ringworm from infected people or pets. Keep clean. Wash your hands often ...more
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Asked for male, 38 years old from Delhi
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Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection otherwise known as tinea. Ringworm most commonly affects the skin on the body (tinea corporis), the scalp (tinea capitis), the feet (tinea pedis, or athlete's foot), or the groin (tinea cruris, or jock itch).
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fter the fungus goes away, you should continue taking fluconazole for at least two weeks. Depending on how well the medication works for you, your doctor may increase your daily dose up to 400 mg per day
Suggestion:
fter the fungus goes away, you should continue taking fluconazole for at least two weeks. Depending on how well the medication works for you, your doctor may increase your daily dose up to 400 mg per day
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Ringworm
Use candid B creams which will help you to feel better from the current signs and symptoms which is available in the medical store.
Use candid B creams which will help you to feel better from the current signs and symptoms which is available in the medical store.
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Itaconazole 100 mg twice a day for 21 days as well candid lotion on clean affected area followed by itaconazole powder twice a day.
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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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