I've noticed that the skin on my thighs has gotten darker, especially around the buttocks area, and there are these itchy ring-like spots. I was on antibiotics for a jock itch for ten days as my physician advised, but it seems to have come back. I'm now using an antifungal powder from Cipla, but it's not really helping. Could you advise me on what steps I should take next?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

General Practitioner

MBBS
3+ Yrs

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consult specialist forr examination of patches

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Consult a Dermatologist

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Answered 25/07/2025

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I've got this wart on my eyebrow that's been bothering me. I tried using baking soda mixed with vinegar to get rid of it, but it doesn't seem to be working. Do you think it's safe to have it removed with a laser?

There are many treatment modalities to get rid of skin tags visit dermatologist for a better management.

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I've been taking terbicip 250 mg tablets and using the spray as well, but my infection has actually gotten worse. Now I'm having a burning sensation on my face, fever, and I've lost my appetite. Can you advise me on what I should do? I'm a bit worried about these new symptoms.

That need physical examination,visit Physician for the same and appropriate management

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I'm worried about the possibility of having sex with my husband while he's still being treated for scabies. He's only put on the cream twice, and we're noticing his skin starting to dry up in those spots. Is it okay for us to be intimate now, or should we wait a bit longer?

It's generally recommended to avoid intimate contact, including sex, until your husband has completed the full scabies treatment course, usually 2-3 applications of permethrin cream, 7-10 days apart, and has been symptom-free for at least 24-48 hours, to minimize the risk of transmission, as scabies mites can survive off the human host for up to 72 hours.

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