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What Causes Itchy Red Areas Between The Vagina And Upper Thigh?

I have itchy red areas come up between my vagina and upper thigh. It's the worst when I have finished work or been particularly active. When itched there is a smelly white substance that comes off under my nails. It's not painful, just inconvenient and a little disgusting.
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
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Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

I would keep a possibility of fungal infection of the groin. This are because of closely apposing body folds 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 antifungal like clotrimazole cream, twice daily for 4 weeks.

An Oral antifungal e.g fluconazole is also advisable.

An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg once daily would help you in symptomatic itch relief.

Keeping the folds dry by using an antifungal dusting powder would help in preventing the recurrence.

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What Causes Itchy Red Areas Between The Vagina And Upper Thigh?

Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic I would keep a possibility of fungal infection of the groin. This are because of closely apposing body folds 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 antifungal like clotrimazole cream, twice daily for 4 weeks. An Oral antifungal e.g fluconazole is also advisable. An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg once daily would help you in symptomatic itch relief. Keeping the folds dry by using an antifungal dusting powder would help in preventing the recurrence. regards