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Have a severe groin infection (fungal?) in april told tenactin or lotrimin spray would work. used both lotrimin but its back more severe. dr here will not see unless critical due to rural area. used otc anti-fungal no luck. any advise for otc remedy

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Dr. Alejandra Moscoso-agosto answered

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May not be fungal: If it is indeed a fungal infection, OTC clotrimazole could help. But if after trying two antifungal medications you see no improvement, it may be something other than a fungal infection.

Answered 8/16/2020

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A member asked:

Have a severe groin infection (fungal?) in april told tenactin or lotrimin spray would work. used both lotrimin but its back more severe. dr here will not see unless critical due to rural area. used otc anti-fungal no luck. any advise for otc remedy

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alejandra Moscoso-agosto answered

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