I've been dealing with jock itch for about two weeks now and I've been trying a bunch of things like creams and even anti-dandruff shampoo. I read somewhere that castor oil could help, so I started applying it before bed and washing it off in the morning. But one time, I used it after my morning bath and forgot to reapply it at night. By the next day, I noticed the oil had dried, there was some black dead skin that came off easily, and the rash seemed a bit smaller. Does this mean that the castor oil is just working really slowly, or should I be trying something else?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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5+ Yrs

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Try using an antifungal cream like Lotrimin Ultra twice a day on the affected area to help clear up the infection faster. Remember to keep the area clean and dry to prevent further irritation.

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Consult a Dermatologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm dealing with some black patches around my chin, right below my mouth, and near my nose and lips. They sometimes peel off, leaving dry skin, but right now they're just dark spots. I was told by a dermatologist a year ago that it might be seborrheic melanosis, but the treatment she suggested didn't work, and she mentioned it can't be treated permanently. It had lightened up a bit, but now it's dark again. Is there any way to treat this permanently?

this needs physical examination and appropriate approach,visit dermatologist for the same, do not try to squeeze it or scratch it

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Can I use Surfaz dusting powder with clotrimazole, since I know it's a broad-spectrum antifungal? I'm dealing with ringworm on my inner thighs and just want to make sure it's okay to use it there.

Yes u can continue taking the medication.

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I'm dealing with a problem where the skin between my thighs is getting really dark, and the itching is quite bad. It feels like it's starting to spread. Could you suggest any medicine or treatment that might help with this issue?

Visit your Physician for appropriate management

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