<s>[INST] hi,i am 26 years old male, i weigh about 75 kgs.  I had a fungal infection in my groin.  After taking some medicines the doctor prescribed, the infection seems to have healed, but the dark scars remain, how do i get rid of these scars? Also how do i avoid recurring infection? [/INST] Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. The scar of fungal infections are temporary. It will go on after some times. Recurring fungal infection has two important underlying because one is HIV second is diabetes. As per your age I think you must test your self for the HIV is the most common cause of fungal infections. But it can also occur in other condition like frequent sweating. So by avoiding this we can also avoid fungal infections. Take the complete treatment for the fungal infections. With proper precautions once cured these infections will never reappear with proper precaution. Please maintain good hygiene as this is the key in treating all the infections. Please wear cotton undergarments as this can help cure the infections. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor. </s>