I’ve Developed This Rash In The Inner Part Of My Thighs Near My Scrotum

Posted on Mon, 23 Nov 2020

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Question : Hello, I’ve developed this rash in the inner part of my thighs near my scrotum along with bumps recently. It’s itchy but I have no STDs as I’ve had a recent panel. I do already have diagnosed sebhorreic dermatitis and sensitive skin. I can provide pics but my skin is red and inflammed and it seems to be peeling a bit.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Candidal intertrigo

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,

You seem to have intertrigo which is inflammation of body folds. Candida is a common cause and it presents as redness of body folds with satellite lesions / bumps. Sweating and humidity promotes growth of the yeast. I suggest you to use an antifungal dusting powder during day time. At night you may use an antifungal cream e.g clotrimazole cream or ketoconazole cream, twice daily for a few days. In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetrizine 10mg once daily for symptomatic relief from itching.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Thank you! I have struggled with sebhorreic dermatitis my whole life, and I struggle with candida issues as well. This will help me thank you for answering my questions!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
thank you for writing to us.
Take care

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