Preventing recurring fungal groin infection Photographs showing the typical appearance of fungal groin infection (tinea cruris) and showing how it is treated with an antifungal cream until it is almost gone are available in our Further Reading and References section, below. You can read more about treatments for fungal infections in the separate leaflet called Antifungal Medicines. However, the steroid does not kill the fungus and so a steroid cream alone should not be used.Īn antifungal medicine taken by mouth is sometimes prescribed if the infection is widespread or severe - for example, terbinafine, griseofulvin, or itraconazole tablets. The steroid reduces inflammation and may ease itch and redness quickly.
You may need to continue with an antifungal cream alone for a time afterwards.
This would normally be used for no more than seven days.
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For skin that is particularly inflamed, your doctor may prescribe an antifungal cream combined with a mild steroid cream.This varies between the different creams, so read the instructions carefully. Apply the cream to the surrounding 4-6 cm of normal skin in addition to the rash.These modern creams are good at clearing fungal skin infections. There are various types and brands - for example, terbinafine, clotrimazole, econazole, ketoconazole and miconazole. You can buy an antifungal cream from pharmacies, or obtain one on prescription. What is the treatment for fungal groin infection?
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