Dermatophytosis is a fungal infection of skin, hair, and nails. It is caused by anthropophilic dermatophytes such as Trichophyton tonsurans and Trichophyton rubrum. It causes severe rashes and itchy skin. Antifungal ointments, lotions, and topical creams treat this condition.
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I recently developed a skin rash in the groin area. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38 year old female. I have recently developed a skin rash in my groin area. This is the first time this rash has developed. I am currently under no medication. My menstrual cycle is normal. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is dermatophytosis, a kind of fungal infection, which is common in a humid environment. I suggest Candid B (Clotrimazole and Beclometasone) cream morning and evening for few weeks. You will notice the improvement in 72 hours. Regards. For more information consul... Read Full »
I have itchy patches under my breasts and in the groin. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been going to the gym lately, and for the past three days, I have been experiencing itchy patches under my breasts and groin area. It is scaly, dry, brown, and smooth to the touch. I have been using antifungal soap, but it does not help. Kindly suggest proper treatment. Thank yo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.Depending on the symptoms mentioned by you, it can be a superficial fungal infection due to dermatophytes. I would like to know the answers to a few questions.Is there any history of fever, or atopy?Do you have excess sweating?Have you scrat... Read Full »
I have had an infection in the butt for ore than one year. Why is it not healing?
Query: Hello doctor,I have had an infection in the butt for more than a year and have taken many medicines, but it is still not healing. Kindly help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The condition is known as Tinea corporis or dermatophytosis. It is a type of superficial fungal skin infection that can affect the groin, buttocks, or any skin area along with nails. I would suggest the following medicines. Take Capsule Syn... Read Full »
How to reduce my ringworm infection that is not subsiding despite using antifungal creams?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 56 years old, and my height is 4 feet 11 inches. I have had a ringworm infection for six weeks. I have used cream Terbinafine and cream Daktacort; however, they are not helping. Curretly, I use tablet Sertraline 50 mg. Also, I have a history of contact dermatitis. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. Did you apply medications as self-treatment, or were they prescribed by a doctor? Also, for how long have you used the creams? Please share at least two pictures taken at different distances so that it is clearly visible and can be evaluated... Read Full »
Which STD can cause rashes on inner thigh?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a rash and dry scaling spots on my inner thigh and pubic area, which looks like a poison ivy allergic rash. It does not itch. I am wondering what exactly it is and if it is a skin thing or an STD thing? I have attached photographs of this lesion. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture you sent (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). It is tinea corporis, a kind of fungal infection. I suggest you apply Luliconazole cream (Luliact cream) twice daily for one month and apply Miconazole ointment (Micogel) in t... Read Full »
How to stop spreading itchy scaly rash on my shaft?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a small scaly rash on my shaft for about a month, and it would itch after sex. I bought Lotrimin jock itch cream and have been using it for a few days now. After this cream application, the rash seems to spread with redness in the shaft and skin crack. Previously it was only on th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it looks like dermatophytosis (fungal infection) with additional contact dermatitis. You can start Luliconazole 1% cream at night for two weeks, Venusia cream morning for 15 days, Mometasone and Fusidic acid cream in afternoon and evening for seven days. Take Levoc... Read Full »
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