I'm wondering if Tetmosol soap is effective at treating prickly heat. Also, I'm a bit confused about the difference between prickly heat and scabies. Is prickly heat a fungal infection too?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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yes

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm dealing with a rash or maybe a fungal infection on my inner thighs close to my genitals, and it's causing a lot of itching. I've been using itchguard for the past four days, but I'm still worried. Do you have any advice on what else I should do?

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