<human>: Hi, is there an anti fungal powder recommended for a candida overgrowth infecting the area between the buttocks? I have had this problem many years, it comes and goes as does a redness on my chest (hairy chest!) a red dry spot between eyebrows and a rash at the base of my penis, as well as a few spots on my penis being dryI have found that a cream is not useful in this area.I am 5o year oldThank you
<bot>: HiT hanks for your query seem to be having Candidiasis of the groin region. First some general precautions: Wear cotton clothes and undergarments in order to reduce the sweating. Do not apply any kind of oils / moisturizing lotion over the affected area. Just give warm saline compresses over the affected area twice a day and then apply an antifungal cream. Something like clotrimazole cream helps in most cases. Also, you will need to take oral antifungals 2 weeks. In case of severe itching, take some antihistamine once a day. For continuous usage, I recommend something like clotrimazole dusting powder twice day to my patients. If inspire of the above measures, the lesions continue to persist or increase, then you might have to see a dermatologist for proper assessment and management. Hope it helps Chat Doctor. 