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Skin Dryness In Lower Groin Area, Near Buttocks. I Sit
Question: Skin Dryness in lower groin area, near buttocks.
I sit on a bicycle saddle on an average for 3 hours daily. Most of the time I wear briefs, and padded shorts for longer rides.
I maintain decent hydration, 4-6 litres of water.
Sometimes these dry patches also develop something like head boils, which hurts while sitting.
I sit on a bicycle saddle on an average for 3 hours daily. Most of the time I wear briefs, and padded shorts for longer rides.
I maintain decent hydration, 4-6 litres of water.
Sometimes these dry patches also develop something like head boils, which hurts while sitting.
Wasn't sure if the images that I've uploaded as reports were visible.
Sharing drive links, not sure how helpful these are.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/132voWR6U7kA18tMM2dRW9-MmRjwqeGmY/view?usp=drivesdk
https://drive.google.com/file/d/130zvd1K09z1LJHHf3Gp6g2JgoNbjxVBk/view?usp=drivesdk
Sharing drive links, not sure how helpful these are.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/132voWR6U7kA18tMM2dRW9-MmRjwqeGmY/view?usp=drivesdk
https://drive.google.com/file/d/130zvd1K09z1LJHHf3Gp6g2JgoNbjxVBk/view?usp=drivesdk
Brief Answer:
Dry Skin
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the photos. There seems to be dry skin. I also see some inflammed areas. To start, we need to calm down the inflammation. For this you can apply hydrocortisone ointment twice daily on the inflammed area. Once the swelling is down, we need to take steps to reduce dryness of skin. To reduce dryness of skin, apply white soft paraffin and light liquid paraffin twice daily after wetting the skin. Also use bathing products free of dyes, fragrances and harsh chemicals.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Dry Skin
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the photos. There seems to be dry skin. I also see some inflammed areas. To start, we need to calm down the inflammation. For this you can apply hydrocortisone ointment twice daily on the inflammed area. Once the swelling is down, we need to take steps to reduce dryness of skin. To reduce dryness of skin, apply white soft paraffin and light liquid paraffin twice daily after wetting the skin. Also use bathing products free of dyes, fragrances and harsh chemicals.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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