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Suggest Remedy For Rashes In Arms & Thigh

Hey, I m a fit 26 year old (summer triathlete, winter playing squash, swimming, lifting) who s developed an itchy rash on the inside of my upper arms and thighs (similar places on each limb).Is this anything to worry about, or just something I can use moisturizer on?
posted on Thu, 19 Jun 2014
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

I think maybe a fungal skin infection. Maybe caused by excess sweating and having wet clothes.

Wash your skin with gentle soap. Dry it well even with low grade by hairdryer. Use cotton cloths.

Apply OTC Clotrimoxazol cream or Nystatin cream.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dermatologist,  Dr. Sivasubramanian's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

According to me, it could be a fungal infection of skin. You can apply Clotrimazole cream and Clotrimazole dusting powder. Please do avoid creams that contain steroids. Also wear loose fitting clothes and keep the area dry. If you do not get any improvement in 2 weeks, do consult your dermatologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Siva Subramanian
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Suggest Remedy For Rashes In Arms & Thigh

Hi, I think maybe a fungal skin infection. Maybe caused by excess sweating and having wet clothes. Wash your skin with gentle soap. Dry it well even with low grade by hairdryer. Use cotton cloths. Apply OTC Clotrimoxazol cream or Nystatin cream. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.