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Rash On Inner Thighs, Side, Forearm And Bum. What It Can Be?

Hi So I ve had a rash on my inner thighs, side, forarm and bum for two days now it isint painful unless I have a hot shower it looks a lot like heat rash but now two of my close friends have got the rash as well we have ruled out the washing powder and are not sure what it might be
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Hi,

It seems that you may be having tinea corporis and tenia cruris...a fungal infection caused by dermatophytes. Your close friends are having same disease, as it is infectious and spread by close contacts. Still, you consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. After thorough examination and coming to the diagnosis of fungal infection, he may prescribe antifungal like ketoconazole or itraconazole orally for few weeks along with antifungal cream to apply like clotrimazole cream. To relieve itching, antihistaminics like levocetirizine may be taken. Avoid soap bath,as it might exacerbate the disease. Let your friend also be treated to prevent infection in other closed persons. I hope you got my answer.

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Dr.Ilyas Pate MD
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Rash On Inner Thighs, Side, Forearm And Bum. What It Can Be?

Hi, It seems that you may be having tinea corporis and tenia cruris...a fungal infection caused by dermatophytes. Your close friends are having same disease, as it is infectious and spread by close contacts. Still, you consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. After thorough examination and coming to the diagnosis of fungal infection, he may prescribe antifungal like ketoconazole or itraconazole orally for few weeks along with antifungal cream to apply like clotrimazole cream. To relieve itching, antihistaminics like levocetirizine may be taken. Avoid soap bath,as it might exacerbate the disease. Let your friend also be treated to prevent infection in other closed persons. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr.Ilyas Pate MD