I Have Heat Rash In My Crotch - On The

Posted on Mon, 17 Jun 2019

Question: I have heat rash in my crotch - on the very top of my leg. The skin is raised with many pustules. It hurts but doesn't itch. I've had it for a week but probably made things worse in the beginning when I treated it as a diaper rash with Aquaphore. For 4 days I've just kept it clean and dry. Do I need antibiotics or will it go away on it's own?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Use antibiotic ointment.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I think you should have used sulphadiasine at the beginning.
Now you should keep it clean and dry and it would be better if you use antibiotic ointment to prevent it from being infected.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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