I am suffering from jock itch. I applied betnovate Gm on it. It dries in 2 days but after some days it again occur and a white round also appears which is very itchy please help.

Question

Hi Lybrate User, jock itch is very common and can be irritating as it itches. Several anti fungal topical treatments are available without a doctor?s prescription. They should be applied on clean, dry skin. Terbinafine is available as a cream, solution or spray formulation, while naftifine is available in cream and gel formulations. Tolnaftate is available in cream, spray and solution formulation, while clotrimazole is available in cream, spray and powder form. Miconazole has been shown to be effective for jock itch but has been marketed mostly for vaginal yeast infection in cream and vaginal suppository form. Topical antifungal treatment has few side effects, but the area may continue to be irritated for several days while healing occurs. If symptoms persist after a week or more of topical antifungal treatment, a physician should be consulted, as different or stronger medication may be required.

Garima Sharma · Accepted Answer

Hi Lybrate User, jock itch is very common and can be irritating as it itches. Several anti fungal topical treatments are available without a doctor?s prescription. They should be applied on clean, dry skin. Terbinafine is available as a cream, solution or spray formulation, while naftifine is available in cream and gel formulations. Tolnaftate is available in cream, spray and solution formulation, while clotrimazole is available in cream, spray and powder form. Miconazole has been shown to be effective for jock itch but has been marketed mostly for vaginal yeast infection in cream and vaginal suppository form. Topical antifungal treatment has few side effects, but the area may continue to be irritated for several days while healing occurs. If symptoms persist after a week or more of topical antifungal treatment, a physician should be consulted, as different or stronger medication may be required.