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Hi,
I have skin infection in groin area (on left thigh). The infection is round and looks reddish black. I believe its tinea cruris. I used Candid B cream but it only gives temporary relief. I stopped the use for one day and it aggravated the symptoms. Now, i face severe itching. Can you suggest some alternative cream or medicine.
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Dermatologist
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Hi. Uploaded a photo. Please help.
Hello
Thanks for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com
I can understand your concern.
This is indeed tinea cruris. It's caused by a fungal infection caused by dermatophytes.
Application of candid B cream has resulted in recurrence of the infection.
The B in the cream is Betamethasone which is a steroid cream, it actually causes further growth of the fungus instead of eliminating it. Hence I would recommend that you stop applying it.
I would recommend application of terbinafine cream twice daily and taking an anti histamine like loratidine once a day would be helpful.
Please let me know if you have any queries.
Take care