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MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy...read more

Dermatologist•Visakhapatnam
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U have fungal infection
It spreads to other areas also
Have to use a course of tablets and creams for that to heal completely and permanently
Improve personal hygiene
Bath twice daily
Wear fresh cloths after bath
Reduce inner wear to increase ventilation to that area
Change towel frequently
Use seperate antifungal soap
Use cotton pants rather than jeans
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Homeopath•Hyderabad
What most of the people do not understand is that treatment of local skin eruption by a local application is not a cure, the infection is throughout the body. Treating it locally without internal medicines will just remove the skin rash for time being, and it will return soon once the medication is stopped.

Instead, take proper internal treatment (preferably homeopathic) to treat the systemic infection and once it is cleared the eruption or the rashes will go on its own much faster than...more
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General Physician•Alappuzha
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You need to check your health status by a blood test for diabetes, thyroid disease and treat the conditions if any.
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Dermatologist•Jalandhar
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Dear lybrate-user
please don't use itch guard. Stop using soap. Apply coconut oil twice, sebifin plus once a day for 3-4 days and then stop. Testicular itching is very common after dryness. If still persists, call mobile for guidance and treatment. Regards.
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No. Specific medicine required depends on the severity. 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...more
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Gynaecologist•Chennai
needs an quick examination to find why the medicine is not working as isbit something else which is missed in diagnosis
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Homeopath•Sindhudurg
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Ringworm of groin is also known as tinea cruris or jock itch . It causes raised red sores with marked edges. This type of ringworm can spread to the buttocks, Inner thigh and external genitilia. Fungal infections of skin are the most common of all and are effectively treated with homoeopathy. This disease is more common in hot and moist weather and is more frequently seen in people who keep their feet enclosed in shoes or socks most of the time, (Athlete’s foot). It is also encouraged by the sha...more
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General Physician•Cuttack
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 candid powder in the affected 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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General Physician•Cuttack
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 candid powder in the affected 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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