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Fungal Infection

Fungal infections are caused by fungi living on dead tissues of the body namely skin, hair and nails. There are different types of fungi causing infections, rashes and other specific symptoms at different sites in the body. They are treated by the use of anti-fungal medication.

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Why do I have vaginal and anal itching with lymph node pain?

Query: Hello doctor, I began experiencing vaginal and anal itching along with pain in the lymph node of the groin area for the past two days. What could be the reason? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. It could be a bacterial infection of herpes genitalis if there is pain, burning, and lymph node enlargement. Were there any blisters before the onset of those erosions? Did you have any sexual contact before the ons...  Read Full »

I have recurrent red spots on the back of the leg. What to do?

Query: Hi doctor, I have some reddish spots particularly in the back of my leg, which is growing, itching, and spreading on my skin. If I apply Candid B solution regularly, it gets reduced and disappears. However, if I stop using this solution, it starts growing back. What is this? Please suggest some perm...  Read Full »


Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need to know some history before giving an appropriate diagnosis. Did you have a fever before this rash? Do you have a sore throat? Is it only on one leg or both legs? Any burning while micturition? Any history of joint or abdominal pain? Are the lesions blanchable?...  Read Full »

Will a tight fit dress cause recurring fungal infections in the thighs and hips?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 29 years old. I have ring worm infection on my hips for past three days. I am using a cream but it did not help. I always wear a tight fit dress for work. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may be suffering from fungal infection which commonly affects inner thighs, groin, and buttocks area. It can be treated by anti-fungal tablets and creams. Do not use soap over that area. Do not use steroid containing combination creams like Fourderm (Neomycin), Pande...  Read Full »

How to cure my skin rashes that spread even after treatment?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old female suffering from a skin infection in the groin and thigh for the last two months. The infected area is itching, and there were reddish circular rashes. After I used the tea tree oil, it spread too much. Then I used the Clotrimazole cream but did not notice any c...  Read Full »


Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the images attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), I think you are suffering from a fungal infection that commonly affects the inner thighs, groin, and buttocks. It can be treated with anti-fungal tablets and creams. Do not use soap over...  Read Full »

I am suffering from fungal infection near my bikini area. How can I prevent this?

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from a skin infection which I think is a fungal infection near my bikini area. I think it is a jock itch, but I am not sure. How can I prevent this infection? Kindly help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may be suffering from a fungal infection that commonly affects inner thighs, groin and buttocks area. It can be treated by a course of anti-fungal treatment, which includes tablets along with creams. I suggest you follow the given measures. Do not use soap over t...  Read Full »

What precautions will cure the itchiness of the pelvic region?

Query: Hi doctor, My pelvic region has some skin infection that is itchy, and I need to take Allegra 180 every night for the past 4 to 5 days to sleep, or else it itches badly. Please suggest some remedy.  Read Full »


Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may be suffering from a fungal infection that commonly affects the inner thighs, groin, and buttocks area. It can be treated by a course of antifungal treatment, which includes tablets along with creams. Do not use soap over that area. Mistreatment with steroid cont...  Read Full »

Why is the skin on the scrotum itch so badly and peels off when scratched?

Query: Hello doctor, I have itching on the scrotum, penis, and surrounding area (sometimes on my hips). I used creams (not regularly) now it has become severe. My skin has peeled off, dried, and has red marks, and itch very badly. When I scratch it, the skin again peels off. I found that it is " Jock itch...  Read Full »


Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may be suffering from a fungal infection that commonly affects the inner thighs, groin, and buttocks area. It can be treated by a course of antifungal treatment, which includes tablets along with creams. Do not use soap over that area. Mistreatment with over-the-cou...  Read Full »

I have had an itchy feeling and redness in my genitals for four days. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have had an itchy feeling in my genitals for four days. The hair covers the area, so I cannot see exactly what is going on, but I can see a bit of redness and no pimples. The affected area is dry as if I have peeled it. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have a mild fungal infection, slight inflammation, and scaling. It can sometimes happen because of sweating and friction of hair follicles. I suggest you use the following prescription: 1. Keto B cream for local application twice daily for ...  Read Full »

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