What Causes Rash On Inner Thighs?

Posted on Sat, 17 May 2014

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Question : I have a rash which comes and goes on the inside of my thighs. It is flat and does not itch or is painful. I am goi g to try to attach a photo. Thank you....

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

Brief Answer:
Fungal Infection/Tinea Cruris

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

I am Dr. kakkar. I have gone through your query. I have looked at the Image.

I could see in the Image that there are slightly scaly patches. I would keep a possibility of fungal infection/tinea cruris.

Closely abutting body folds e.g inner thighs, axilla, submammary folds etc can trap sweat, heat and moisture, therefore making the area favorable for fungal proliferation

If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use a topical OTC antifungal cream e.g Clotrimazole cream, twice daily for 4 weeks.

Once the fungus resolves, an Antifungal dusting powder e.g clotrimazole dusting powder can also be used regularly after bathing, it would not only keep the folds dry but also inhibits the growth of fungus/yeast thus preventing recurrence.

regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar