Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Chest

Posted on Sat, 18 Feb 2017

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Sat, 18 Feb 2017 Answered on

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Question : I had a rash on my chest, and now it looks like it is in my groin area. Any idea what it might be?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Either ringworm infection or intertrigo, upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
According to your complaints it could be either ringworm infection or intertrigo which is inflammation of the body folds.
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Either eczematous rash or intertrigo, cortisone cream & antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have reviewed the attached photograph and it is looking like either eczematous rash or intertrigo.

If I're your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected areas twice for 10-14 days.

For itching take antihistaminic like tablet Cetirizine 10 mg once daily at bedtime.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee