What are the traditional Chinese medicines for treating tinea cruris

Tinea cruris is a skin disease caused by bacterial infection of the skin. The inner thighs, buttocks, and male scrotum are more humid and the chance of developing tinea cruris is high. The main symptoms are rashes and blisters, and the affected areas are extremely itchy. It can be transmitted through bath towels and underwear. In summer, if the body's heat and humidity are not cleaned in time and the underwear is not breathable, the disease will be aggravated. Because the disease is stubborn and prone to recurrence, it is difficult to achieve a radical cure with general drugs. Traditional Chinese medicine can not only completely cure tinea cruris, but also has no side effects. Generally speaking, traditional Chinese medicine for removing dampness is used, which are as follows.

Chinese medicine treatment formula

【Prescription 1】

120g rhubarb, 30g alum

Preparation and usage: Grind into fine powder. Sprinkle directly on the affected area or mix with vegetable oil. Indications: Tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis

【Prescription 2】 3g of Herba Lycopodii

Preparation and usage: Mash into juice and mix with vinegar. Apply to the affected area. Indications: Tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis

【Prescription 3】 Equal parts of Coptis chinensis, Phellodendron amurense, Phellodendron chinense, and Schizonepeta tenuifolia (slightly fried)

Preparation and usage: Grind into powder. external use. Indications: Tinea corporis, tinea pedis, tinea cruris

【Prescription 4】 Appropriate amount of saponins

Preparation and usage: Boil with vinegar into a paste. Apply to the affected area and it will heal after several times. Indications: Tinea cruris

【Prescription 5】 Raw pinellia tuber, appropriate amount of vinegar

Preparation and usage: Use appropriate amount of raw pinellia, add a little vinegar, and grind into juice. Apply externally, 2-3 times a day. Indications: Tinea cruris

Treatment of tinea cruris:

1. Do not use hormone products casually to treat tinea cruris. Although they are effective quickly, the treatment is not thorough. Patients who use them for a long time may develop drug resistance and hormone dependence.

2. Oral western medicine must be metabolized by the liver and kidneys, and has a relatively large impact on liver and kidney function. Therefore, the choice of medication during treatment is also crucial.

When treating tinea cruris, you should also pay attention to not scratching the affected area with your hands to avoid secondary infection. Also, do not use irritating and alkaline toiletries on the affected area. Some daily necessities should be disinfected regularly. Underwear should be washed and dried frequently to keep the affected area dry. Wear loose and breathable cotton underwear. Avoid eating irritating foods to avoid recurrence of the disease.