- Male
- 30 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been experiencing a lot of itching near the joints of my hips and legs, and there's some discharge too. It feels like it's getting worse. Could this be a fungal infection? What should I do about it?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
That could be Disease called Intertrigo a type of fungal infection, this needs oral and topical antifungals and personal hygiene is mainstay.
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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