I am suffering from severe tinea cruris since a year. It goes away if I apply tropical anti fungal. But it grows back once I stop application.

Question

Tinea cruris is a fungal infection. Fungus always needs humidity and wet area to penetrate. So, just do not give it a chance by keeping the affected area dry.More common chance of recurrence is due to tight clothing, poor ventilation of that area by wearing frenchie. So, wear loose cotton clothes, old style undergarment and keep the area as dry as possible.
Dry it with good cloth. Whenever the area is found wet, you can apply Abzorb powder (Clotrimazole).
If its coming back again , you should also take some oral antifungal medicines along with the topical treatment.

Sandesh Gupta · Accepted Answer

Tinea cruris is a fungal infection. Fungus always needs humidity and wet area to penetrate. So, just do not give it a chance by keeping the affected area dry.More common chance of recurrence is due to tight clothing, poor ventilation of that area by wearing frenchie. So, wear loose cotton clothes, old style undergarment and keep the area as dry as possible.
Dry it with good cloth. Whenever the area is found wet, you can apply Abzorb powder (Clotrimazole).
If its coming back again , you should also take some oral antifungal medicines along with the topical treatment.