What Causes Small Itchy Rashes On Thighs?

Posted on Sun, 17 Jan 2016

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Sun, 17 Jan 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have a strange rashy like patch, and small itchy dots. Dont know if they are related, or what the patch is.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Two types of rashes are unrelated

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Health care magic.

I have checked the attached images. The first one is entirely different from the latter two which seem to be mosquito bites. The latter two are not a cause for concern but I need more details about the first one (patch) like the location, how long it has been there, whether there has been any associated itchiness etc.

There is no relationship between the two types of rashes.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (16 minutes later)

The first image has been there for maybe a week. Yes, it itches. It is scaly, and on my upper thigh. Ive been keeping jt covered and using neosporin to prevent scratching, but it is still getting larger.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Due to fungal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.

The patch seems to be due to a fungal infection. Appliation of clotrimazole lotion topically should help. You can take cetirizine tablet once daily for a few days.

Regards

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