Patient's question:
Recently, I've been having frequent sexual activity with my girlfriend and have been experiencing itching down there, as well as a slight pain during urination. Today while taking a shower, I noticed many small red blisters on my glans. When I rubbed them with my hand, the skin peeled off. I have slightly long foreskin, and I went to the hospital where the doctor said there was no need for surgery.Doctor's answer:
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You have tinea cruris (jock itch), a common condition among young people, especially in communal living where it can be transmitted from person to person. Therefore, hygiene must be maintained. Wash underwear with hot water and expose it to sunlight.
Don’t listen to doctors talking about injections. Creams are sufficient, but they need to be applied for a period of time. Don’t get impatient.
Tinea Cruris Treatment --- You can treat it like this: Buy a tube of clotrimazole cream and a tube of terbinafine cream. First, apply the clotrimazole cream, which can relieve itching, and then apply the terbinafine cream. Alternate between morning and evening for the best results! You must persist with the treatment for a period of time!
Prevention of Tinea Cruris:
(1) Maintain personal hygiene, avoid improper sexual relationships with others, and do not use others' underwear, pants, or bathing utensils.
(2) Change underwear frequently and keep the groin area clean. Regularly wash and dry bedding.
(3) Reduce sweating and promote evaporation in the groin area. Keep the perineum dry, wear loose and comfortable underwear, and avoid tight clothing.
(4) If you have onychomycosis (toenail fungus), tinea manuum (hand eczema), or ringworm, actively treat these conditions to prevent transmission to the groin area via the hands.