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Suggest Remedy For Rash From Sweating And Irritation On Scrotum, Thighs And Perineum
Question: Hello I'm 29 years old. I play basketball 4-5 times a week for 1-2 hours. I also work in the kitchen where I do a lot of walking and sweating. For the last few days I have had what I thought was just a rash from sweating. The bottom of my scrotum, inner thighs , and perineum have been very irritated. I use the gold bond spray on a regular basis. This time the spray and powder seem to make it worse.... and now there seem to be small red bumps everywhere. Some of the bumps have just began to have whitehead but too small to pop. Very dry and very painful to walk. Have tried triple anti-biotic ointment. Not sure if it works because it hasn't cleared up yet and still bothering me.
Brief Answer:
may be intertrigo
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The rash may be intertrigo. This rash tends to occur in the groin area, under the arms or under the breasts in women.
These are areas prone to moisture and friction as the skin folds rub against each other.
It can become infected by fungi and/or bacteria.
Treatment involves reducing moisture, friction and treating any infection that may be present.
(1)Skin folds should be kept separated with cotton or linen material
(2)You should also consider the use of a barrier cream. This would reduce friction/rubbing and aid healing
(3)a topical steroid used for a few days (3 to 5) would help reduce the inflammation and pain. Mild ones can be obtained over the counter eg hydrocortisone but if this is not strong enough then you may need a prescription for a stronger one from your doctor
(4)an oral anti inflammatory pain killer would reduce the pain eg ibuprofen, naproxen
(5)topical anti fungal - as mentioned , intertrigo can be complicated by fungal or bacterial infections
Topical anti fungals are ketoconazole, canesten, econazole, miconazole
There are some creams that may combine barrier creams , steroids and anti microbials eg triple paste cream and XXXXXXX goo
Summary: (1)separate folds
(2)topical steroids, anti fungals, continue topical antibiotic
(3)oral anti inflammatory drug
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may be intertrigo
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The rash may be intertrigo. This rash tends to occur in the groin area, under the arms or under the breasts in women.
These are areas prone to moisture and friction as the skin folds rub against each other.
It can become infected by fungi and/or bacteria.
Treatment involves reducing moisture, friction and treating any infection that may be present.
(1)Skin folds should be kept separated with cotton or linen material
(2)You should also consider the use of a barrier cream. This would reduce friction/rubbing and aid healing
(3)a topical steroid used for a few days (3 to 5) would help reduce the inflammation and pain. Mild ones can be obtained over the counter eg hydrocortisone but if this is not strong enough then you may need a prescription for a stronger one from your doctor
(4)an oral anti inflammatory pain killer would reduce the pain eg ibuprofen, naproxen
(5)topical anti fungal - as mentioned , intertrigo can be complicated by fungal or bacterial infections
Topical anti fungals are ketoconazole, canesten, econazole, miconazole
There are some creams that may combine barrier creams , steroids and anti microbials eg triple paste cream and XXXXXXX goo
Summary: (1)separate folds
(2)topical steroids, anti fungals, continue topical antibiotic
(3)oral anti inflammatory drug
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok sorry but I failed to mention that I am a male . So the triple antibiotic ointment doesnt work ?
Brief Answer:
can be used
Detailed Answer:
HI
You mentioned it in the profile area.
Intertrigo occurs in males or females. It occurs in any area of skin folds- groin and thigh area, axilla and breast area (in women).
The triple antibiotic can still be used. Intertrigo can be complicated by bacterial or fungal infection so if there is a bacterial component the triple antibiotic would help.
Combine with other aspects of treatment mentioned
Please feel free to ask anything else
can be used
Detailed Answer:
HI
You mentioned it in the profile area.
Intertrigo occurs in males or females. It occurs in any area of skin folds- groin and thigh area, axilla and breast area (in women).
The triple antibiotic can still be used. Intertrigo can be complicated by bacterial or fungal infection so if there is a bacterial component the triple antibiotic would help.
Combine with other aspects of treatment mentioned
Please feel free to ask anything else
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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