Tried hydrocotisone for itchy red rash on groin area

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I have had a rash for about a month. It is in the groin area. It started as a light red rash and has been itchy on and off. I have tried hydrocortisone, antibiotic ointment, olive oil, diaper rash ointment. It hasn't gotten any better and is now very red and has spread. I also tried taking an anti histamine in case it was an allergic reaction. I am living in a humid hot environment for the summer (which is not my normal environment)

I am attaching a picture of how it looks today.

Submitted: 4 Days
Category: Family Physician-GP

Expert:  Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar replied 4 Days.

Dermatologist Reply (as suggested by our Inhour Physician)

Hello

Thanks for posting your query at DoctorSpring

From the picture, it is a case of ringworm. Its called tinea cruris.

The best treatment for it would be application of terbinafine cream for three weeks. This would resolve it.

I would recommend that you discontinue any other creams that you may be using.

Take care.

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