I am 20 year old female .i am suffering from jock itch from last 3 months it gas spread to groin and buttocks .i used different creams like miconazole quadriderm and had taken oral pills like itraconazole. Nothing is working it occurs again and again please suggest if I had to go for homeopath or continue allopath?
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You can try this wash the affected skin two to three times a day. Keep the affected area dry. Avoid excess affected skin irritation by wearing 100% cotton underwear. Avoid fabric softeners, bleaches, or harsh laundry detergents. Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use. Keep your affected area, inner thighs, and buttocks clean and dry, especially after you exercise and shower. After showering or bathing, dry the irritated affected area by gently patting it with a towel. Be sure to dry your skin thoroughly. Mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in two cups of warm water. Wash the infected area with this solution and allow it to dry on its own. Another option is to apply a mixture of equal parts of white vinegar and coconut oil on the affected skin. Like hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol can help kill off the fungus that's on the surface level of the skin. You can apply it directly to the affected area listerine: it has antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial properties, which help treat skin problem here are some tips to help you manage the infection:avoid using oily skin products.Reduce your exposure to the sun. Exposure to the sun may trigger or worsen an episode, do not wear tight clothing. Wear breathable fabrics, such as cotton, to decrease sweating. For this homeopathic treatment is very effective for more details you can consult me.
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Good evening lybrate-user. Jock itch can be a tenacious condition to treat. Among the creams mentioned, quadriderm is not to be used for your alleged condition. Itraconazole is not the only oral anti fungal, other options are available. Kindly make sure you are being treated by a qualified dermatologist because, this condition requires follow up visits because people tend to stop medication when they feel better, leading to incomplete treatment and fungal recurrence.
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First of al stop quadriderm if you are stil using it. For jock itch (tinea cruris) itraconazole 200 is usually prescribed for 2 to 4 wks (other oral antifungal medications are also available for the same like terbinafine / griseofulvin. Many patients sometimes do not respond with itraconazole. Den you need to opt for other oral antifungal medications available (as mentioned above. Topical cream that works better n for jock itch is sertaconazole. Keep the area dry and clean. Use cotton wear. Use separate towel for u.visit nearest dermatolgist. Thanks.
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