![]() The damp groin is then an ideal site for fungal germs (fungi) to multiply. ![]() It is easy to put on underwear when your groin is not quite dry. Drying is perhaps the most important point. Wash your groin daily then dry thoroughly. ![]() Preventing recurring fungal groin infection Photographs showing the typical appearance of fungal groin infection (tinea cruris) and showing how it is treated with an antifungal cream until it is almost gone are available in our Further Reading and References section, below. You can read more about treatments for fungal infections in the separate leaflet called Antifungal Medicines. However, the steroid does not kill the fungus and so a steroid cream alone should not be used.Īn antifungal medicine taken by mouth is sometimes prescribed if the infection is widespread or severe - for example, terbinafine, griseofulvin, or itraconazole tablets. The steroid reduces inflammation and may ease itch and redness quickly. You may need to continue with an antifungal cream alone for a time afterwards. This would normally be used for no more than seven days.
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