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What Causes Itchy Skin With Black Discoloration Across The Legs And Groin?

I have a super itchy skin problem, that has started out of nowhere. It is just above my eyes, the back of my left leg, and worst of all, on the inside of my legs, around my groin, with almost Black and Blue looking discoloration. My skin in the infected areas , also feels kind of pasty.
posted on Tue, 27 Dec 2016
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
Your symptoms could be due to
Intertrigo which is inflammation of the body folds: diabetes, improper hygiene, obesity are risk factor
Fungal infection.
I would suggest to consult your physician for examination and take proper prescribed medicine.
Following treatment will help you:
For intertrigo:
Apply a cream containing combination of antibiotic and steroid on the affected area like mupirocin ointment and cortisone cream twice daily for 10 days.
For fungal infection:
Application of antifungal cream like clotrimazole for 2 week
Oral antifungal tablet like terfinadine can be used
Besides this wear cotton underwear, avoid strenuous physical activities, stay in cool airy environment, maintain hygiene, do not share towel, clothes.
Drink plenty of water, do regualr exercise, and eat healthy diet
Hope this may help you

Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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What Causes Itchy Skin With Black Discoloration Across The Legs And Groin?

Hello dear I understand your concern Your symptoms could be due to Intertrigo which is inflammation of the body folds: diabetes, improper hygiene, obesity are risk factor Fungal infection. I would suggest to consult your physician for examination and take proper prescribed medicine. Following treatment will help you: For intertrigo: Apply a cream containing combination of antibiotic and steroid on the affected area like mupirocin ointment and cortisone cream twice daily for 10 days. For fungal infection: Application of antifungal cream like clotrimazole for 2 week Oral antifungal tablet like terfinadine can be used Besides this wear cotton underwear, avoid strenuous physical activities, stay in cool airy environment, maintain hygiene, do not share towel, clothes. Drink plenty of water, do regualr exercise, and eat healthy diet Hope this may help you Best regards Dr. Sagar