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Asked for male, 28 years old from Mumbai
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DVDL, MBBS, Gold Medalist

Dermatologist•Ranchi
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Hi. No need to worry because this fungal infection is absolutely curable. U have to take regular oral medication for 1 month and topical for 1 to 2 months. Now a days patients are developing resistance to itraconazole (alcros, dermitraz)so if you are not getting any better with this and the condition stil persists then a full course of tab griseofulvin can be tried. But its not that once you are treated you will not suffer from this condition again in your lifetime, but of course there will not ...more
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MBBS

General Physician•Cuttack
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1. Apply panderm plus ointment twice daily for (1-2 week) 2. Take one tablet of levocetrizine (5 mg) at bed time if itching is severe
3.Thoroughly dry the area after taking bath and keep it dry and sweat free. Apply talcum powder in the area 4.Use loose cotton under wear instead of tight synthetic one
5. Change the under wear daily and use clean and washed one
6.Maintain personal hygiene
7.consult skin specialist for further advice.
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Diploma in Child Health (DCH), MBBS

General Physician•Bangalore
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Sir,
Consult dermatologist for treatment
Take bath twice daily.
Make completely dry.
Use loose cotton clothes.
Contact me for any clarification.
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Diploma in Dermatology Venereology, MD -...read more

Dermatologist•Surat
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Hello
You can apply EBERNET CREAM twice a day over affected areas for 1 month. If infection is not cured, then have to take some oral tablets after consultation of DERMATOLOGIST. So, try cream only.
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MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Vadodara
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It is temporary solution. You can consult me through lybrate for Homoeopathic treatment for permanent solution.
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Asked for Male, 28 years old from Bangalore
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PGDHHM, MBBS

General Physician•Delhi
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Antifungal cream locally are helpful znd in severe cases antifungal oral medications might be required.
Keep the skin clean znd dry.
Avoid over sweating.
Hope this helps u.
Asked for male, 23 years old from Mainpuri
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MBBS

General Physician•Mumbai
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At bedtime wash the lesion with soap and water and apply micogel ointment for a month and take cp candiforce 200 mg at night for two weeks.
Asked for male, 19 years old from Chatra
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MD, MBBS

Dermatologist•Chennai
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No...contains steroid.. very dangerous... alternate safe cream available...do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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MBBS MD DCH FRCP (LONDON), Dch

Pediatrician•Muzaffarpur
If ringworm is localised then antifungal ointment like CANDID cream is sufficient.
If ringworm is extensive then oral fluconazole should be given under supervision of a pediatrician/skin specialist
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Asked for male, 20 years old from Kadapa
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BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Noida
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You can try this
wash the affected skin two to three times a day.
Keep the affected area dry.Avoid excess affected 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 affected area, inner thighs, and buttocks clean and dry, especially after you exercise and shower.
After showering or bathing, dry the irritated affected area by gent...more
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