What are the ways to cure chronic itching in the groin and buttock area?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 28-year-old male. I have had itching in my groin and buttock area for a month. Two months ago, I was diagnosed with tinea cruris; however, it was cured after taking the tablet Itraconazole 200 mg, cream Luliconazole, Clotrimazole powder, and Miconazole 2 % cream. For my current infection, I have been prescribed tablet Terbinafine, Luliconazole ointment, and tablet Atarax for 14 days. However, the infection is persisting. Last time, the fungal test was positive but not this time. Should I change the medicines?

Kindly suggest.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have reviewed your complaints and the attached photographs (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It looks like tinea, which is a fungal infection. I would recommend you take oral and topical antifungals.

Take capsule Itraconazole 100 mg twice daily.
Apply cream Luliconazole once daily at bedtime on the affected areas for three weeks.
Take tablet Levocetirizine 5 mg once or twice daily, depending upon the intensity of itching.

Consult a specialist doctor, talk to him or her, and start the medicines with their consent.

I hope this helps.

Take care.