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I told the doctor that i had jock itch and she gave me hydroderm cream and loratadine and chlorphenamine tabs so i believe it can cure my itch away?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No: Jock itch is usually from a monilial infection and the RX given is unlikely to help. You need to keep the area dry by regularly using an antiperspirant. In the meanwhile you need a topical antifungal cream +/- topical cortisone prep.

Answered 9/23/2015

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A member asked:

I told the doctor that i had jock itch and she gave me hydroderm cream and loratadine and chlorphenamine tabs so i believe it can cure my itch away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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