I've been dealing with this itching for about a week now. The skin specialist prescribed me NUFORCE 400 to take once weekly, and also gave me some ointment called CLOTRIMAZOLE along with CETRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE. But my condition feels pretty serious. What should I do?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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5+ Yrs

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To alleviate the severe itching, consider taking the following steps in addition to your prescribed medications: apply cool compresses or calamine lotion to reduce itching, avoid scratching to prevent infection, maintain good hygiene, wear loose cotton clothing, and take oral antihistamines like Cetirizine as directed; if symptoms persist or worsen,

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been dealing with a really itchy crotch and butt for a while now, and its really bothering me. Whenever I scratch, these scalelike things show up, and Ive noticed that the area looks darker compared to the surrounding skin. The itchiness is worse at night, and if I scratch too much, some fluid starts to come out. What could be causing this, and how can I fix it?

That could be fungal infection,vist Dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management

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I've been having this constant burning sensation on the skin of my scrotum, and it's just in one spot. Everything else feels okay, but it's really bothering me because it's hard to walk, sit, or even sleep. I've tried using Suthol and some cooling powders, but it's not helping. Could you tell me what might be going on and what I should do next?

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