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I have an itching and scratching tendency near my anal opening. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have an Itching and scratching tendency near the left side of the anal opening, especially after sweating. The discomfort started one week ago. I am applying Abzorb powder in the affected area after cleaning, which is giving good relief, but it is not going away completely. There is n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the details provided from your end and I do understand your concern. The concern you are facing is tinea infection also called tinea cruris which is a fungal infection of the anal opening area. It is due to the fact the area is unexposed and ther... Read Full »
Why do my itchy groin lesions keep coming back after treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28-year-old female. I had itchy lesions in my groin. My doctor examined it and confirmed it was a fungal infection. I was prescribed capsule Itraconazole 100 mg twice daily for 2 weeks, Neurolix Plus for 1 week and Canesten cream (Clotrimazole) to apply for 3 months. I was respondi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through all your details and appreciate your concern. Tinea cruris, a fungal infection in the groin area, can be caused by various factors, including moisture and sweat buildup, the area being l... Read Full »
My wife has itchy rashes that are spreading. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My wife had an itching and rashes problem around private parts, including the lower side of the stomach and thigh area. Initially, it was a small patch; but it spread slowly. The patches spread to all areas below her navel; now, there are big patches below the navel and thigh area. We ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the history you have provided and the images shared (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it is a fungal infection called Tinea. Tinea spreads fast and is contagious. It is not a life-threatening problem. It is a skin infection that completel... Read Full »