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Suggest Remedy For Abrasion In Groin Skin Fold

I was wearing boxer briefs while playing sports in 90 degree heat 4 weeks ago and developed friction burn in the crease of my upper thigh near private area. I have been using neosporn with no relief. The area is very read, sore and itches. What can I do to cure?

posted on Fri, 26 Sep 2014

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Fri, 17 Oct 2014 Answered on

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 Last reviewed on

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Dermatologist, Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar's Response

Hello,
Thanks for the query,

Apply a mild steroid lotion like desonide,

This will help in controlling inflammation.

Also take an antihistamine tablet.

This will give you some relief.

Prevent the area from further friction.

Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.

Let me know if you have any other doubt.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you a good health.
Thank you

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