I have had a fungal infection in the groin area for the last 3 months. I used Turbinoforce cream, Dernatone tablets, Go Can, and Grisovin FP, but the infection is still not gone, and the area has become reddish. What treatment can help properly control this infection?
Asked by Female, 29 · 3 days ago
A fungal infection in the groin area that continues despite treatment may happen because of a resistant fungus, sweating, moisture buildup, tight clothing, diabetes, incomplete response to treatment, or use of irritating creams. Turbinoforce Cream, Dernatone, Go Can, and Grisovin-FP may help reduce symptoms temporarily, but persistent redness suggests that the skin may still be inflamed or irritated. Keeping the area dry is extremely important for long-term control. Wear loose cotton underwear, avoid tight clothing, change sweaty clothes quickly, and dry the groin properly after bathing. Repeated scratching can worsen redness and damage the skin further. Avoid using mixed steroid creams without proper guidance because they may reduce itching temporarily while allowing the fungal infection to spread deeper. Long-standing infections sometimes need fungal testing, blood sugar evaluation, or reassessment of the diagnosis because eczema, psoriasis, or steroid-modified fungal infections can resemble fungal rash. Consult a if the redness keeps spreading, burning increases, or the infection repeatedly returns despite regular treatment and hygiene care.