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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Skin On Inner Thighs
Question: I have itchy bumpy skin condition on my inner thigh that subsides after a shower but flares up again as the day progresses. I have applied cream (Benedryl) to lessen the itch, but it keeps coming back.
Brief Answer:
Could be a fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand from your query that you are having itchy skin rashes on your inner thighs.
From your description, I would consider the possibilities of Tinea cruris and Intertrigo.
Tinea cruris is the medical term for a fungal infection. It is common in the groin areas and is worsened by sweating and humid weather.
Intertrigo is skin irritation at the skin folds due to constant rubbing or friction between the folds.
For fungal infection, you could apply a cream containing 1 % Clotrimazole twice a day for 2 weeks. This can be followed up with a dusting powder to absorb sweat and moisture.
For intertrigo, you could apply a cream with a mild steroid like beclomethasone or 1 % Hydrocortisone twice a day for 2 weeks. Follow it up with regular use of a powder to prevent friction.
Keep the area as dry as possible.
Do not wash the area excessively.
You have a feature to upload the images by yourself at the right side of the query page, please utilize that so that I can answer your query better. You can also send the image as attachment to YYYY@YYYY , with the subject as 'Attn: Dr. Johny Chacko'.
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr. Johny Chacko
Could be a fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand from your query that you are having itchy skin rashes on your inner thighs.
From your description, I would consider the possibilities of Tinea cruris and Intertrigo.
Tinea cruris is the medical term for a fungal infection. It is common in the groin areas and is worsened by sweating and humid weather.
Intertrigo is skin irritation at the skin folds due to constant rubbing or friction between the folds.
For fungal infection, you could apply a cream containing 1 % Clotrimazole twice a day for 2 weeks. This can be followed up with a dusting powder to absorb sweat and moisture.
For intertrigo, you could apply a cream with a mild steroid like beclomethasone or 1 % Hydrocortisone twice a day for 2 weeks. Follow it up with regular use of a powder to prevent friction.
Keep the area as dry as possible.
Do not wash the area excessively.
You have a feature to upload the images by yourself at the right side of the query page, please utilize that so that I can answer your query better. You can also send the image as attachment to YYYY@YYYY , with the subject as 'Attn: Dr. Johny Chacko'.
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr. Johny Chacko
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