I'm pretty worried because I've had this small lump in my groin for about 6 weeks now. Initially, a general surgeon thought it was just a local infection and suggested applying follicilin, which I did for 5 weeks, but the lump didn't reduce in size. Then I saw another doctor who diagnosed it as tinea cruris fungal infection and prescribed Forcan 150 and quadriderm. He mentioned it should heal in 5 days, but it's been 5 days and there's no change. I'm concerned about why it's not healing. Do you think I need a different treatment or should I consult yet another doctor for a second opinion?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

MBBS
4+ Yrs

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Surgeon opinion is advised.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm curious about the safety of using EGA cream compared to Procorrect cream. Do these creams have the same ingredients, and are they both used for treating acne and aging? I'm just wondering because I've seen both recommended for these issues, and I want to make sure I'm choosing the right one. Could you shed some light on this?

You can use either,better to visit Dermatologist for approrpriate management

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I'm dealing with a penile fungal infection and I'm not really sure what to do. It's quite concerning for me. Can you guide me on how to treat a fungal infection like this? What steps should I take to manage and get rid of it effectively?

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