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Dermatologist•Gurgaon
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Dermatologist•Chandigarh
Hi lybrate-user, last 2 months would have been very distressing for you due to jock itch and increased humidity of summer. First of all do not use itch guard cream. As it makes the skin sensitive and might lead to irritation. Secondly, do not self treat fungal infection. Most of the times you will need an oral antifungal along with topical antifungal. Self treatment might lead to resistance to drugs as mostly patients take inappropriate dosing. Also, oral antifungals have lots of side effects. T...more
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Gynaecologist•Mangalore
Yes. U can safely use it. But if your itching does not go away, you may need to consult a gynaec to rule out other causes of itching.
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The condition most often occurs when people wear tight-fitting clothing that traps in moisture.
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...more
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...more
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Itch Guard Cream is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)
Clotrimazole
Boric acid
Ichtyolammonium or Ichthammol
Clotrimazole is antifungal
Boric acid & Ichtyolammonium or Ichthammol are nonspecific drugs not having any important antifungal action
moreover, main lesions and itching occur due to allergic reaction to fungal elements. So add steroid with clotrimazole.
So use Candid-B cream containing clotrimazole+ Beclomethasone (steroid)
also take oral...more
Clotrimazole
Boric acid
Ichtyolammonium or Ichthammol
Clotrimazole is antifungal
Boric acid & Ichtyolammonium or Ichthammol are nonspecific drugs not having any important antifungal action
moreover, main lesions and itching occur due to allergic reaction to fungal elements. So add steroid with clotrimazole.
So use Candid-B cream containing clotrimazole+ Beclomethasone (steroid)
also take oral...more
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Itching in private area is called jock itch. Jock itch is a very common groin rash. Roughly half of jock itch is due to fungus. The remainder is caused by moisture, irritation, and bacterial overgrowth.
In most cases, jock itch can be treated at home effectively. You can try the following remedies to get rid of the infection: 1.Apply over-the-counter antifungal cream, powder, or spray to the affected area - our best options include Lamisil, Lotrimin Ultra, and/or Naftin. These are more expen...more
In most cases, jock itch can be treated at home effectively. You can try the following remedies to get rid of the infection: 1.Apply over-the-counter antifungal cream, powder, or spray to the affected area - our best options include Lamisil, Lotrimin Ultra, and/or Naftin. These are more expen...more
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Bathe daily, dry it , change the undergarments daily, wash them with hot water.
Tablet Fluconazole150 mg( one tab in one week ) once weekly for four weeks
Tablet Fexofenadine 120mg once daily for four five days for itching
Ointment Clotrimazole locally twice a day for four weeks
Skin diseases takes time to cure . So be patient and follow the regime for at least four weeks . If still this persist meet the doctor/Dermatologist
Tablet Fluconazole150 mg( one tab in one week ) once weekly for four weeks
Tablet Fexofenadine 120mg once daily for four five days for itching
Ointment Clotrimazole locally twice a day for four weeks
Skin diseases takes time to cure . So be patient and follow the regime for at least four weeks . If still this persist meet the doctor/Dermatologist
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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 af...more
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