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Let us consider the treatment of a fungal infection in the groin region i. E. Around genitals. First thing what you need to do is, keep the area clean. Then see to it that the region is always dry because Wet and moist environment provides nice place for fungus to breed.
Change the underwear daily. Old underwears to be thrown, please buy new ones. Stop smoking, tobbacco chewing, alcohol etc. Habbits if present. Maintain good diet without sweet for a few days in non diabetics, diabetics need ...more
Change the underwear daily. Old underwears to be thrown, please buy new ones. Stop smoking, tobbacco chewing, alcohol etc. Habbits if present. Maintain good diet without sweet for a few days in non diabetics, diabetics need ...more
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No. Treatment depending 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 proper treatme...more
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Dermatologist•Rohtak
Hello lybrate-user.
Fungal infections need long term and correct treatment that are modified from time to time depending on response. The infection has become very resistant. We would like to know your detailed history, see the condition and review previous treatments. Certain investigations of blood and skin may also be necessary. Hence kindly schedule a visit with a dermatologist near you or write to us to schedule an appointment. Wishing you health.
Fungal infections need long term and correct treatment that are modified from time to time depending on response. The infection has become very resistant. We would like to know your detailed history, see the condition and review previous treatments. Certain investigations of blood and skin may also be necessary. Hence kindly schedule a visit with a dermatologist near you or write to us to schedule an appointment. Wishing you health.
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Dermatologist•Noida
Dear Lybrate user,
siloderm mixi cream is a combination of three medicines: beclometasone, neomycin, and clotrimazole which treat skin infections. Beclometasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Neomycin is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria while clotrimazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi on the skin. Together, they treat your skin infection effectively.
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siloderm mixi cream is a combination of three medicines: beclometasone, neomycin, and clotrimazole which treat skin infections. Beclometasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Neomycin is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria while clotrimazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi on the skin. Together, they treat your skin infection effectively.
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You should also take vdm kit along with your girlfriend when she takes a course of clotrimazole again. It should recover then.
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