Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Approximately 3 months ago, itchy symptoms appeared on the inner thigh, and after visiting the hospital for examination, the doctor diagnosed it as eczema. They prescribed Bifex cream for topical treatment, and no internal medication was used. After using Bifex for about 2 months, the itching in the inner thigh area largely stopped (though there were a few episodes of recurrence during this period). However, after the inner thigh tinea was resolved, it was discovered that the scrotum began to itch, and redness was noticed on the penis. During this time, mental state had not been very good~ Not sure if it had an impact, but Bifex was used continuously, and efforts were made to strengthen local hygiene.Doctor's answer:
The most important aspect of identification is to perform fungal tests. Tinea cruris can be detected with fungal tests, while eczema shows negative results in fungal tests. The treatment for tinea cruris primarily involves antifungal medications, both topical and oral. For eczema, the focus is on antiallergic treatment, with oral antiallergic drugs and topical corticosteroid creams. Tinea cruris is contagious, so it's important to wash underwear thoroughly to prevent cross-infection. For eczema, the main approach is to avoid spicy and irritating foods in daily life!