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For the past few days i feel lot of itching in my groin region...i have tried creams containing clotrimazole but to no avail...it is spreading around?

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Dr. Carisa Hines answered

Specializes in Palliative Care

Groin itching: Consider that his rash/itching may not be caused by a fungus, hence why the anti-fungal did not help. At this point, an evaluation by a doctor would be most helpful.

Dr Amico Jr and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/15/2015

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Time to see doctor: Probably not fungal since it did not resolve with clotrimazole.

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/15/2015

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A member asked:

For the past few days i feel lot of itching in my groin region...i have tried creams containing clotrimazole but to no avail...it is spreading around?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Carisa Hines answered

Dr Amico Jr and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

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