I got skin fungus infection on groin, even after applying antifungal creams from previous 2 month infection comes again and effecting whole area. Now again fungus infection come in control, but I fear to use soap. Some say dettol is good for prevention but some say it is antibacterial not antifungal and some say it is both. Doctor can you please tell me with which soap I use to bath so that fungus infection does not come again? Lux type or dettol type. Thanks.

Dr. Jolly ShahDermatologist21yrs exp

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Fungal infection tends to affect folds of the skin, moist areas like groins, armpits, mouth, genitals, under the breasts, webs between fingers and toes, etc. Our skin protects us from fungal/yeast attack, but any cut or break in the continuity of the skin can allow penetration of fungus. It gives rise to rash, eruptions, redness, burning, intolerable itching and abnormal discharges at times. Fungal infection tends to last for many years if not treated well. It is also contagious. Use a soft soap like baby soap. 

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