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A member asked:

I have been treating my jock itch with ketoconazole cream (2%) twice a day for one week with little effect. why have i not improved much?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Tolnaftate: Try this instead. If there are satellite lesions, get a good anti-candidal cream.

Answered 4/16/2018

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