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Skin infection
I have been observing my skin in the groin and the waist line under belly fat is itchy and becoming dry while scratching and skin is getting off from the area. As itching forms a circular pattern. After some days I have found some different circular patterns with itching the borders of the circular patterns swell after scratching them. I am suffering frbom one year.
I have enclosed photo of my skin. Please kindly revert me
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It's Fungus infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos.
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Dr. Dipty Agrawal
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Hello
Ur having fungal infection knwon as tinea cruris.
It will need proper treatment otherwise it will spread.
R u taking any treatment
Next Steps
u can do direct online consulation with me so I can suggest you further treatment.
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It occurs due to sweating moisture and humidity.
Keep that area dry and take bath twice daily. Wash Ur clothes in warm water. Wear loose cotton clothes.
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Dr. Deepti Rana
Dermatologist
17 yrs exp
Noida
Common during this weather
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Do online consultation
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