Posts by Jonathan Sullivan2

rustymason82 said:I work in a kitchen, so I'm constantly dealing with humidity and heat, which is basically a playground for fungi. One year, I dealt with this for several months straight, so I truly empathize with what you're going through. It wasn't until I saw a dermatologist that things finally cleared up. She put me on a week of antibiotics, followed by two weeks of one cream and then another two weeks of a different one, and that finally did the trick...
I always keep an antifungal cream on hand now so I can jump on it immediately if anything starts acting up... nowadays, you can pick up a whole range of antifungals over the counter without needing a prescription. Also, given how hot it is lately, if your job keeps you in similar conditions, I'd recommend mazati with some baby cream before you head into work 😉—meaning, use it as a preventative measure when your skin is clear, rather than waiting for the infection to take hold
. But for now, please go see a dermatologist first so they can give you some heavy-duty treatment to knock those fungi out once and for all
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Thank you, Ivica, for such a detailed response. I'm heading to my primary care physician tomorrow, so I'll see what their advice is first, though I'll likely need to follow up with a dermatologist, as getting an appointment there can be quite a wait ☕
I've been using an expensive antifungal and antibacterial cream for a few days now, but absolutely nothing is working. I've tried using cotton pads and bandages between my thighs to minimize friction, and even applying powder to the area, but it’s been completely futile. If anything, it's just spreading down toward my leg; the itching is driving me insane, yet I can't even scratch because the skin is so irritated it actually stings. Honestly, it's just a total nightmare. I wouldn't wish this on anyone!!! 🙂

Larry Walker24 said:Try applying some talcum powder to keep the area dry, because sweating definitely makes the symptoms worse.

By the way, the medical term is Tinea cruris, so you might want to run it by a dermatologist just to be safe.

Thank you so much; I did a quick search online and it looks exactly like that. I am constantly applying creams, using powder, and trying all sorts of things on my groin, but the real issue is my job. My work involves a massive amount of walking, which causes constant friction and really hinders the healing process. No matter what I try to use to protect the skin—whether it's bandages, compression gear, wraps, or even cotton—it just doesn't hold up. After twenty minutes of walking, everything is a mess and completely loses its effectiveness. It is such an incredibly awkward spot to deal with since you can't actually protect it from friction. :/

Sandra Thompson5 said:I have an idea—go see a doctor. They are actually trained to handle these kinds of issues.

Is that so? I had no idea. You have truly enlightened me with that revelation.👍

Does anyone have any insight on this?
Does anyone have any advice? My spots have finally cleared up, yet I am still struggling with intense redness and a burning sensation in my groin area. At the same time, there is itching both in the groin and at the base of the scrotum. Currently, I am applying an over-the-counter antifungal and antibacterial cream. I have also been using bandages and cotton padding to prevent friction, which is the only way I can manage to walk; otherwise, the burning sensation makes movement nearly impossible. Does anyone have any ideas at all?

Wild game? A tax hike? I am truly at a loss for words here. o_O

Hello, everyone. Please accept my apologies if this topic has already been addressed; I was unable to locate it. My situation is as follows: for about a month now, I have been experiencing redness in my groin area. Suspecting a fungal infection, I applied an antifungal cream, which successfully cleared the redness. However, simultaneously, strange red spots have appeared on both legs near the groin. They resemble large pimples in size, yet they do not itch or burn; they are simply present and persistent. Furthermore, the texture appears somewhat unusual, as if the skin is peeling. Does anyone have any insight into what this might be? If there are any dermatologists here, I am happy to provide a photo.
Thank you very much in advance.