How Can A Rash In The Groin Folds Be Treated?

Posted on Tue, 19 Mar 2019

Question: hi I have a rash in my groin folds, its honestly always been there but recently the skin cracked and it bled. I applied some hydrocortisone and clyndamicin which is when it flared up. the reason I'm asking you this question is about two weeks ago I had protected sex with an escort and wanted to rule out herpes. I went to the doctors and he said it was folliculitis but that was before the skin cracked and it bled. I personally think it's a case of intertrigo. I have attached pictures. I need piece of mind as I am going crazy reading stuff on google and looking at images. what do you think doc?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Intertrigo.

Detailed Answer:

Hello.

Yes, it is intertrigo.

I suggest you apply a topical antifungal e.g. clotrimazole and a mild topical steroid e.g. hydrocortisone.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 minutes later)

my doctor prescribed me mupirocin will that suffice? are you confident this is not from herpes at all? if you view the 3rd image I believe that is folliculitis

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Intertrigo and folliculitis.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

The image is very much suggestive of Intertrigo. It is not herpes. Mupirocin is a topical antibiotic whereas I asked you to use a topical antifungal and steroid combination in groin folds.

Yes, the third image is that of folliculitis. You may use mupirocin ointment for folliculitis.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 hours later)

thank you for your diagnosis. can I get clotrimizole OTC or do I need a prescription? also what percentage hydrocortisone do you recommend

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Intertrigo.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Clotrimazole cream is available OTC. Hydrocortisone cream can be used along with it. Hydrocortisone cream is also an OTC product.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj