11 minutes ago, Nout said:

... Ignore the advice on this thread and see a doctor specialist in skin conditions. ...

The Clotrimazole Dusting Powder I recommended earlier was prescribed by the hospital dermatoligist I attended for the spreading itchy red armpit rash that had been bothering me for a couple of weeks. A couple of weeks later after using the powder, it was gone. Mrs NL has also used it with success on the youngsters nappy rash.

52 minutes ago, tonray said:

Jock Itch is generally used to denote a fungal infection...but if simple prickly heat then you are correct.

 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/jock-itch/symptoms-causes/syc-20353807#:~:text=Jock itch (tinea cruris) is,lot or who are overweight.

How to tell the difference..  https://www.allure.com/story/do-i-have-heat-rash-symptoms

 

42 minutes ago, Nout said:

Go to a doctor to get a proper diagnosis. Then get the correct treatment. All that itches is not fungal. There are a variety of heat rashes. Ignore the advice on this thread and see a doctor specialist in skin conditions.

There's always one ???? I'm sure the op has heard of a doctor 

This is the stuff you want!        Really works quick.

Available in most pharmacies.

 

45 minutes ago, Nout said:

Go to a doctor to get a proper diagnosis. Then get the correct treatment. All that itches is not fungal. There are a variety of heat rashes. Ignore the advice on this thread and see a doctor specialist in skin conditions.

And there's me thinking a GP makes a guess at what he sees until the right meds do the job.

OP, I tried a few things, then a pharmacist friend put me onto Quadriderm, every chemist has it because it does the job, takes a few days to totally clear it up. I did read half of India use the stuff...????

1 hour ago, Laza 45 said:

Beta-Dipo.. from your pharmacy.. cortisone cream.. use sparingly.. try to keep area dry as possible.. talc powder may help.. no jocks.. let 'em swing.. 

 

Do NOT use a steroid cream. If you have a fungal infection it will make it worse.

 

A rash in that area is usually either prickly heat or fungus.

 

In both cases keeping the area clean and dry is key. If just prickly heat that and any simple talc (like Prickly Heat powder) will do the trick.

 

If it is fungal then needs an anti-fungal like clotrimazole and preferrably in powder form like Mycozole powder, which you can get at a pharmacy for from Lazada

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/1-box-mycozole-powder-50g-i737006699-s1408398963.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.2.8eb6f714eZcpAn&search=1

38 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

 

Do NOT use a steroid cream. If you have a fungal infection it will make it worse.

 

A rash in that area is usually either prickly heat or fungus.

 

In both cases keeping the area clean and dry is key. If just prickly heat that and any simple talc (like Prickly Heat powder) will do the trick.

 

If it is fungal then needs an anti-fungal like clotrimazole and preferrably in powder form like Mycozole powder, which you can get at a pharmacy for from Lazada

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/1-box-mycozole-powder-50g-i737006699-s1408398963.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.2.8eb6f714eZcpAn&search=1

Thank you Sheryl..

1 hour ago, Sheryl said:

 

Do NOT use a steroid cream. If you have a fungal infection it will make it worse.

 

A rash in that area is usually either prickly heat or fungus.

 

In both cases keeping the area clean and dry is key. If just prickly heat that and any simple talc (like Prickly Heat powder) will do the trick.

 

If it is fungal then needs an anti-fungal like clotrimazole and preferrably in powder form like Mycozole powder, which you can get at a pharmacy for from Lazada

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/1-box-mycozole-powder-50g-i737006699s1408398963.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.2.8eb6f714eZcpAn&search=1

I occasionally have a problem with heat rash during the very hot weather around Songkran.. usually on my chest but sometimes in the groin as well.  I find that the Prickly Heat powder and trying to keep it dry (I sweat a LOT) ... doesn't do the trick.  I've been using a bit of cortisone cream as well and that seems to work.  A tiny dab goes a long way.. as I have said use it sparingly.. The thing is to know if it is fungal or heat rash..  Do you see a problem with using cortisone cream in this way?

11 minutes ago, Laza 45 said:

I occasionally have a problem with heat rash during the very hot weather around Songkran.. usually on my chest but sometimes in the groin as well.  I find that the Prickly Heat powder and trying to keep it dry (I sweat a LOT) ... doesn't do the trick.  I've been using a bit of cortisone cream as well and that seems to work.  A tiny dab goes a long way.. as I have said use it sparingly.. The thing is to know if it is fungal or heat rash..  Do you see a problem with using cortisone cream in this way?

 

As explained, the problem will be if it is fungal. In which case steroid will make it much worse. (Will also make bacterial infections worse but those are pretty easy to spot).

 

At a minimum, if you must use a steroid, make it a combo cream that also includes an antifungal.

3 hours ago, Nout said:

Go to a doctor to get a proper diagnosis. Then get the correct treatment. All that itches is not fungal. There are a variety of heat rashes. Ignore the advice on this thread and see a doctor specialist in skin conditions.

In Thailand? I'll stick to self diagnosis/self medication. I guarantee if you see a Thai doctor he will give you a shot in the bum and a bagfull of pills including a course of antibiotics, none of which will be appropriate for your condition.

Just to give a final update on my jock itch, to air my feelings. Aloe Vera sap from the plant and Snake brand prickly heat powder have done the trick. Sitting in front of the fan to completely dry my nether regions before dusting them helped.☺️

18 hours ago, Gandtee said:

Just to give a final update on my jock itch, to air my feelings. Aloe Vera sap from the plant and Snake brand prickly heat powder have done the trick. Sitting in front of the fan to completely dry my nether regions before dusting them helped.☺️

I used to use my fan to dry off but I now use a handheld hairdryer on my crotch area after showering as it's faster and more thorough. After the area is completely dry I then apply either TONAF cream or Zeasorb antifungal powder. However, if I was flat broke and had no money for ointments or powders I would spend some time in the Sea everyday.