What is the permanent cure for fungal type infection in groin area other than Quadriderm ?
Patient: im having some fungal type infection in my groin area for the last 2 months.. initiallly i tried Quadriderm cream... It worked... But it has again reoccured and the condition has worsened... It has now spread to my belly region .... i have tried various combinations of clotrimazole, beclamethasone and neomycin but to no avail.. now the area appears slightly swollen with a typical ring pattern.... Im a Veterinarian.... So i tried these combiantion of drugs.... Im nt getting cured.... Plz advise. Doctor: Hi,Welcome to HCM.I understand your concern regarding recurrence of ringworm infection.The most common causes of recurring fungal infection include inadequate treatment, not maintaining personal hygiene and increased sweating in those areas which predispose to repeated infection.I am also suspecting antifungal resistance in your case which could be the reason for recurrence.I suggest you undergo a fungal culture and sensitivity for a skin sample from the groin area and get a prescription for an appropriate antifungal based on the test results. This treatment has to be continued till 6 weeks at least to avoid recurrence.Keep those areas clean and dry and maintenance of personal hygiene is a must.Avoid tight underwear and clothes to decrease the sweating in those regions.Thanks.