Jock itch is otherwise known as tinea cruris. It is a fungal infection caused due to dermatophytes. It causes red itchy rashes in ring shapes on the affected region of the body. It often affects the genitals, inner thighs, and buttocks. It occurs commonly in athletes, and so it is called jock itch. It occurs commonly in people who sweat excessively and obese persons. Applying topical antifungal medication and maintaining genital hygiene helps a lot.
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How to cure the allergies present on my face and inner thighs?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 27 years old. I have got allergies on my inner thighs. I used all the medicines. But there is no relief. Recently, I went for sonography and found with multiple cysts in the ovary. Due to allergy, the skin of inner thighs got darker, and I have reddish marks with itching on my face.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your descriptions, it seems that you have developed tinea cruris. It requires a minimum of two to three months to have a complete cure. I would suggest you take tablet Itraconazole 100 mg once daily and use 2 % Miconazole gel local application twice daily for one m... Read Full »
My private parts are itchy. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have itching and irritation in private parts. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fungal infection is due to improper hygiene or excessive sweating. Maintaining good hygiene will help. Wash clothes in hot water. Avoid sharing clothes. Keep area dry. If you are not allergic to oral medications, I suggest: Tablet Terbinafine 250 mg once daily ... Read Full »
Why is there discoloration and scarring around my penis?
Query: Hello Doctor, I am a 20-year-old male having skin discolorations and scar-like tissue near the penis. Although it is not problematic for me and I am in good physical health, the discoloration and dryness on the skin near the penis bothers me. Because of this, I had previously visited a doctor, who i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Based on your medical history and examination of your photographs (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), it is most likely that you have tinea cruris (a medical condition affecting the genital, pubic, pe... Read Full »
Why do I have some kind of allergy in my inner thigh?
Query: Hi doctor, I am experiencing an allergic reaction in the inner thigh area near my anus. This has resulted in dry skin. It started as a small dot but has now spread on both sides of my anus and thighs. The itching is severe. Initially, I used a cream containing combination of Betamethasone, Gentamici... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I suggest you stop using a cream containing combination of Betamethasone, Gentamicin, Tolnaftate and Clioquinol as it contains steroids. It is possible that you have a case of tinea, and this cream you mentioned m... Read Full »
I have ringworms in my thighs. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have ringworm in my thigh area for the last four months. It is itching very badly. What shall do to get it cured completely? My age is 42 and my weight is 180 pounds . I am currently on Terbinafine 250 mg, Candiforce 100 mg and Clocip powder. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ringworm infection in the groin is known as tinea cruris. It is a recurrent fungal infection. Please let me know whether you have diabetes. Are you on steroids for any reason? Does any other family member have the same infection? Do you have intense pruritus or itching... Read Full »
I have a jock itch from ringworm infection. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old non-diabetic male. I am suffering from a jock itch and ringworm infection. I have been applying Quadriderm cream but I have not noticed any significant improvement. Rather, the itching has intensified. The inner thigh and anal area have turned brown. On ringworms, I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I suggest you take an oral antifungal like Zimig 250 mg (Terbinafine) or Canditral (Itraconazole) 200 mg capsule once a day for four weeks. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss w... Read Full »
I have had a jock itch after interaction with a sex worker. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I got a rimjob for about ten minutes from a sex worker. Just two weeks after that, I got jock itch. It started in my groin area and spread to my anus. The stain was cleared with medicine and cream suggested by a dermatologist, but the itching is still there, usually in the hips and anus a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hope you are doing well. I have reviewed the information provided from your end and understand your concern. Jock itch, or Tinea cruris, is a fungal infection that can be spread from an infected individual and may worsen and be triggered due to excessive sweating, ... Read Full »
Why do I have spots on my penis?
Query: Hi doctor, I have got some spots on my penis. Can you please identify what is it? Also please let me know the reason for development. It is a recurring episode. Can you also suggest a remedy? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. How long it has been there? What is the complaint in it? Have you tried any self-medication? Revert back with the answers to a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist Read Full »
My groin area itches a lot after a cold bath, and I have rashes. Why is it?
Query: Hi doctor, I have rashes in my groin area that itch a lot. In addition, my skin itch for a while after taking a cold bath, which keeps me from falling asleep. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I reviewed the images and the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It appears as tinea cruris. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection most often seen on the folds and private areas where exposure is less. They appear... Read Full »
I have been dealing with a persistent ringworm infection in multiple areas. What can I do?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been dealing with ringworm for the past five months. It has affected areas such as my toes, stomach, the area between my thighs, back, and behind my ears. I am an 18-and-a-half-year-old girl. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Based on your description, it appears that you have tinea cruris et corporis et faciei, which is a fungal infection affecting the groin, body, and face. Here are some general measures to follow:Keep the affected area dry. Avoid moisture accumu... Read Full »
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