What Is Tinea Cruris?
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9. Prognosis
If you are diagnosed early and follow your doctor’s recommendations faithfully, you can reasonably expect that the rash will go away within a few weeks of starting treatment. Then, as you commit to prevention measures, you can keep the rash from coming back.
However, whenever patients fall back into bad habits, such as sharing towels or reusing dirty towels, they are likely to be infected again. If you see frequent recurrences, examine your habits to see what behavior you can change to minimize your risk.
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