Bacterial · first line
Amoxicillin & co-amoxiclav
The workhorse antibiotics for throat, dental, skin and airway infections. Right dose, full course.
Read the guide →Men's infection care
Infections
Bangkok's heat is kind to fungus and hard on cuts, and pharmacy antibiotics only get you so far. Here's how to tell what you've caught, and how a doctor clears it properly.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Noppon Arunkajohnsak (Win)
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Signs
A red, itchy rash in the groin or between the toes
Burning when urinating, or discharge
A cut that turns hot, swollen or weeping
Nails going thick, yellow or crumbly
Fever with pain focused in one area
Common causes
Year-round heat and humidity feeding fungal growth
Bacteria entering through skin breaks or the urinary tract
Sweat, gym gear and tight clothing
Self-prescribed or half-finished antibiotic courses
Food, water and travel exposure
When to see a doctor
Fever, or redness that is spreading
No improvement after a few days of pharmacy treatment
The same infection keeps coming back
Pain when urinating, or any discharge
You've been dosing yourself with pharmacy antibiotics
Understanding the condition
The right drug beats the strong drug
Most infections men pick up in Thailand fall into two camps. Bacterial ones: urinary infections, infected cuts, throat and stomach bugs. And fungal ones: jock itch, athlete's foot and nail infections, which thrive in year-round heat and humidity.
The two can look alike and are treated in opposite ways. Antibiotics do nothing for fungus, antifungal creams do nothing for bacteria, and the steroid-mixed creams sold over the counter often calm the itch while the infection quietly spreads.
That's why diagnosis comes first. A proper exam, plus a urine test, swab or skin scraping where needed, tells us exactly what's growing. You get one targeted course at the right dose, instead of three wrong guesses.
By the time men come in, most have already tried two or three things from the pharmacy. One proper diagnosis usually beats them all.
Our solutions for infections
Treatment, matched to what's growing
We identify the cause first, then prescribe from these. Each guide explains what the medicine treats, how to take it, and what to expect.
Bacterial · versatile
Doxycycline
A widely used antibiotic for skin, respiratory and certain tropical infections. Sun care matters in Thailand.
Read the guide →Fungal · skin & nails
Terbinafine
First-choice treatment for jock itch, athlete's foot and fungal nails, as a cream or a supervised oral course.
Read the guide →Fungal · oral
Fluconazole
A single-dose or short-course tablet for yeast infections, matched to the site and the severity.
Read the guide →Cuts & wounds
Wound care & antiseptics
Proper cleaning and dressing stops a small Bangkok cut becoming an infected one. What actually works.
Read the guide →Your journey
What happens when you come in
1. Private consult
45 minutes, one to one, no judgment. Describe the symptoms, show the doctor the area, and bring anything you've already been taking.
2. Targeted tests
A urine test, swab or skin scraping where needed, so treatment targets what's actually growing rather than a guess.
3. Your plan
The right drug at the right dose for the right duration, with clear instructions and honest expectations. You decide, never pressured.
4. Follow up until it's cleared
A check to confirm the infection has resolved, and a prevention plan if it keeps coming back. Same doctor throughout.
Meet the doctors
Who you'll see
Board-certified urologists who treat men's infections every day, from urinary to skin. The same doctor from consult to follow-up.
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Medications
“In Thailand you can buy almost anything over the counter but that does not mean you should. Having Dr. Win properly prescribe and dose my medication gives me confidence it is both safe and effective.”
Pierre L. · Verified patient review
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Frequently asked questions
Can't I just buy antibiotics at a Thai pharmacy?
You often can, and that's exactly the problem. Without a diagnosis it's easy to take a drug that doesn't touch the actual infection, at the wrong dose, for the wrong length of time. That builds resistance and sets up a second, harder round. A short consult gets you the right drug the first time.
How do I know if it's bacterial or fungal?
Often you can't by looking, and the treatments are opposites. Fungal rashes tend to itch, spread slowly and sit in warm, damp areas. Bacterial infections tend to be hotter, more painful and faster-moving. An exam, plus a scraping or swab if needed, settles it reliably.
Why does my jock itch keep coming back?
Usually one of three reasons: the course was stopped early, the cream was a steroid mix that soothed the itch without killing the fungus, or the conditions that caused it never changed. Heat, sweat and tight clothing all count. We treat the infection fully and fix the prevention side too.
Could my symptoms be an STI instead?
Possibly. Discharge, burning when urinating and groin rashes overlap between STIs, urinary infections and fungal problems. Testing is discreet and fast, and it's the only reliable way to tell. You'll get a straight answer either way.
Do I need tests before starting treatment?
Not always. Clear-cut cases can be treated on the day of the consult. Where the picture is uncertain, a urine test, swab or scraping takes minutes and saves you a week on the wrong drug.
Treat it right the first time
Treat it right
the first time
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