I'm dealing with a really annoying fungal infection on the inner thigh of both my legs. It's been so itchy, and now the skin's peeling off. What's causing this, and how can I make it stop?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

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1+ Yrs

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Probable diagnosis is fungal infection. Candid cream for local application is advised for 2 weeks, along with tab levocetrizine 10 mg orally,daily for 5 days is advised to the patient.

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