Diagnosed with Jock Itch two months ago... now I see some spots in my inner thighs

[hawk31]

I was diagnosed with Jock Itch 2/3 months ago and it was treated with a Monistat cream and powder, the itching went away and seemed to be cured...  Other than some discoloration in between my inner thighs I did not notice anything else after the treatment, have been extremely cleaned and careful since.  Apparently I got it during a trip I did four months ago where I walked quite a bit and seemed to have caused some sweating in the crotch area causing fungus...

Now I just noticed some small spots like moles in between my crotch area and the inner thighs, are small, brown in color and do not itch or cause pain, but Im worried that could be something else spreading in my body, I see them also in the front of my inner thighs.

I have an appointment with my Doctor but the next available one is in five weeks...

Questions:  
Shall I continue using the powder and the Monistat-Derm(miconazole nitrate 2%)
I use the powder in the mornings to keep the area dry during the day and before going to bed I use the cream, is that correct?

Are the spots (mole-like) part of the jock itch or could be something else?

How can I treat the discoloration on my inner thighs (this is the least important issue at this point).

Thanks a lot for any help.

D

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Jock itch  or 'Tinea cruris is best treated with antifungal drugs applied topically. Traditionally creams containing tolnaftate, clotrimazole or miconazole have been used, although newer agents such as butenafine are also used.

If the skin inflammation causes discomfort and itching, glucocorticoid steroids may be combined with the anti-fungal drug to help prevent further irritation due to the patient scratching the area. '

'To cure Jock itch naturally, keep moist and warm areas of the body clean and dry. Change anything the fungus comes into contact with daily, like undergarments and towels.

You can use talcum powder to help keep the area dry. Powders with menthol or zinc oxide may be used, like Gold Bond medicated powder, to soothe the itch.

Avoid the transmission of the fungus to other parts of the body when drying. You can use anti-dandruff shampoos on the infected skin as many contain anti-fungal chemical compounds such as pyrithione zinc, selenium sulfide, and ketoconazole (Nizoral).

Tea tree oil can also be used since it is a natural anti-fungal.'

You could read more about the condition at the following link -

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/jock-itch/DS00490

and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jock_Itch

Let us know if you need any other information and post us about how you are doing.

Regards.