I am 48 years old, 170 cms height and weighing 120 kgs. I regularly go to gym bit no control on diet. I frequently get JOCK Itch near my groin and inner thigh. I have applied many OTC cream such as candid B, surfaz SN and even french oil NH. But no relief. I frequently face this problem. Please suggest me to get rid of this problem.

Dr. Rakesh BhartiDermatologist42yrs exp

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It is good on one hand that you are sweating it out in the gym and are trying to oose weight but on the other hand the worst thing you are doing is to use OTC creams. Dear 48 year old, be wise now. Even the creams are harmful-and OTC creams are hit and trial tubes and do more harm than benefit. So much for good and bad. Now for your problem .Jock itch or fungi love moisture, so avoid dampness of your body and surroundings. For that do following 1. Keep your body dry after bath and otherwise. Keep your bathroom also dry. 2. Sun dry your towel and change it if not dried. 3. Wear cotton clothes, loose and that too after washing them separate from family (not in washing machine) and ironing. Make above three things as habitual as buying OTC brands (which you should quit instantly) For treatment ,it will be better to take medicines in consulataion witha skin specialist. He will suggest you best remedies keeping in mind your body weight, other ailments and drugs (if any). .Jock itch 

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