Inguinal fungus: How to treat the root, avoid recurrence?

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Tran Van Sang - Dermatologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital. The doctor has 18 years of experience in the field of Dermatology.
Inguinal thrush is one of the common fungal skin infections, parasitic fungi in the groin area, inner thighs. This is a disease that can be encountered by anyone, at any age, from children to the elderly, most are still young adults and adults. So how to cure inguinal fungus at the root and prevent recurrence.

1. What is inguinal fungus?

Inguinal thrush, as folklore calls it, is a skin disease caused by a superficial fungus. The causative agents of the disease belong to the group of Dermatophytes and are the most common two types: Trychophyton and Epidermophyton. The disease can occur at any age but is more common in adolescents and young adults, more men than women, in people who work in humid environments, sweat a lot, swim or have poor hygiene.
Inguinal thrush begins with a sign of fungal infection, which is a red skin nodule, then the appearance of damaged skin patches such as papules, vesicles around the edge of the lesion. The more you scratch and rub, the more the damage spreads. At first, inguinal fungus usually appears on one side of the groin, then it can spread to both sides. can itch when For this disease, the most important thing is to prevent the disease from occurring and to avoid recurrence.

2. How to treat inguinal fungus?

You can buy antifungal medications from pharmacies or by prescription. The popular drug to treat inguinal fungus is an alcohol solution of BSI consisting of benzoic acid, salicylic acid, and lode ingredients; antimycose alcohol containing benzoic acid + salicylic acid + boric acid; ASA solution includes acetylsalicylic acid, sodium salicylate.
There are also some other topical creams with imidazole derivatives such as miconazole, ketoconazole, econazole... and griseofulvin
If the fungal lesions are too extensive and prolonged, they do not heal after topical treatment. In places, it may be necessary to use a combination of topical drugs with oral drugs to treat inguinal fungus such as itraconazole, fluconazole, griseofulvin. Duration of drug use is from 1 week to 4 weeks, depending on the severity of the disease.
Apply the cream wide to the normal skin about 4-6 cm beyond the rash. The duration of treatment according to the instructions for use. The duration of treatment varies between different creams. For ringworm that is inflamed, and has eczema, your doctor may prescribe an antifungal cream combined with a mild steroid cream. And usually used no more than seven days. Then it is necessary to continue with antifungal cream. The steroids reduce inflammation, itching, and redness quickly. However, steroids do not kill the fungus, so steroid creams alone are not recommended. In the process of using medicine to treat inguinal fungus, you need to pay attention to follow the instructions of your doctor, especially about the period of continuous treatment until the skin heals and need to continue using the drug for at least 2 more weeks to avoid the disease. Occur again periodically. In addition, if applied incorrectly, the disease will spread more widely or cause burning, intense itching or watery discharge... However, the use of any drug and in what quantity depends on the condition of the disease. the specific problem you are having. Therefore, you should see a dermatologist to determine the right disease and use the appropriate medication. Oral antifungals are sometimes prescribed if the fungal infection is widespread or severe – terbinafine, griseofulvine or itraconazole tablets, for example.

3. How to cure inguinal fungus in men

Depending on the specific disease case after diagnosis, the following methods of treatment of inguinal fungus apply:
Using Western medicine How to treat inguinal fungus in men with Western medicine prescribed and prescribed by a specialist . Inguinal fungus treatment includes many different forms: gel, cream, powder, spray, usually applied directly to the affected area. Both drugs can be used in combination or alone. Treatment of inguinal fungus at home How to treat inguinal fungus with garlic: Garlic is considered a natural antibiotic that effectively treats boils and skin rashes. Just smash a few cloves of garlic and then rub it on the groin area, the symptoms of itchy fungus will quickly subside. Treatment of inguinal fungus with onions: Along with garlic, onions are also considered a very good treatment for inguinal fungus. The patient does this by peeling off a layer of an onion, then placing it on the affected groin area. After 1 hour, discard the onion, wash the groin with clean water. How to treat inguinal fungus from salt: Salt has antiseptic properties, can clean and heal skin lesions of inguinal fungus. Every day, soaking in a warm salt water bath for about 20 minutes will have an effective treatment. Besides taking prescription drugs, men can do some ways to support the treatment of inguinal fungus at home such as:
Bathe and clean daily with clean water, then dry with a soft towel. Do not let the fungal area come into contact with the air, choose cool, sweat-wicking clothes to wear every day. You can use apple cider vinegar mixed with water and clean the groin area, then let it dry naturally, so it is recommended to use it before going to bed. Use crushed fresh garlic and tea on the inguinal fungus area because the compound allicin in garlic is very anti-fungal. Do not share personal items and items with others to avoid spreading the disease. Abstain from sex during the period of fungal infection and cure the fungus. Note: these ways are only supportive in treatment, not definitive, so they should be combined with Western medicine for the highest effectiveness.

4. Prevention of recurrent inguinal fungal infections

Wash the groin and groin area daily; then dry thoroughly. Drying is probably the most important point. It's easy to get a fungal infection from your underwear when your groin isn't dry. Wet groin and groin are an ideal place for fungi (fungi) to multiply. (A hair dryer can help if your groin area is hairy.) Change your underwear daily. Fungi can multiply in unwashed underwear. Check your toenails (thickness of the feet) and treat if you have a fungal infection. Tinea capitis is a common fungal infection of the toes. In a typical case of toenail fungus, the skin between the toes itch and peels off — especially between the outer two toes. Fungi from between the toes can spread to the groin. Similar creams are used to treat ringworm and ringworm. Do not share towels with people in a shared changing room. Towels should be washed regularly. Keep your own towels when you have a fungal skin infection to reduce the risk of passing the fungus on to others. Kill fungi on personal items such as clothes, mosquito nets, pillows... by boiling in boiling water for 15 minutes Vinmec International General Hospital with a team of dermatologists with many years of experience will Accurately consult, examine and diagnose the condition of common diseases in dermatology such as: Melasma, freckles, acne / scars / stretch marks, atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis / irritation , diseases of skin pigmentation, skin aging, fungus, syphilis, warts, deep fungus causing visceral disease, basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer, melanoma, underarm odor, birthmark congenital pigmentation, hemangioma, benign tumors in the skin, fleshy nails, moles,... And offer the most suitable treatment methods to bring complete health to customers.

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