Hello doctor, My brother was having jock itching (fungal infection) in pubic area when he consult doctor he got the medicine tab, cream,soap. And doctor gave a hair removal cream also he applied hair removal Cream after that he got slightly burning type on fungal area, doctor has give luliconazole cream for fungal infection, can he apply now? A mean after he applied hair removal can he apply luliconazole cream dose it have any side affects? Thank you.

Dr. Narasimhalu C.R.V.(Professor)Dermatologist19yrs exp

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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 affected area by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.  

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