- Male
- 17 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm dealing with jock itch and it's been about three weeks now. I tried using coconut oil for the first two weeks which gave me some temporary relief, but it didn't completely get rid of it. This past week, I've started using Itch Guard for about four days, and now I'm noticing some bumps where the rash is. Any idea what's going on? Could you suggest some cream or treatment that might actually cure this?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
You may be suffering from tinea cruris which is fungal infection of the inner thighs and buttocks area. It can be treated by taking four to six weeks of anti fungal treatment which includes tablets along with creams. Do not use soap over that area. Mistreatment with over the counter Steroid containing creams like fourderm, panderm, quadriderm, hh zole, candid b etc lead to repeated case of recurrence and also side effects due to application. Do not use steroid containing combination creams.
Dr. Anshul Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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