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Internal Medicine Specialist•Mumbai
Fusidic acid is not used for fungal infections. You will need a anti-fungal ointment/cream or powder depending on the location of your lesions. Also, avoid using synthetic clothes and moist clothes.
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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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