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What Causes Rash Between Thighs And How To Treat It?
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i have this rash between my thighs, very itchy and not sure what it is caused by. am told it could be heat rash but i am not considered big in any way. then i am told by family that it could be high protein allergy but i have not eaten anythig different lately. what coild be my issue and how can i treat it
i have this rash between my thighs, very itchy and not sure what it is caused by. am told it could be heat rash but i am not considered big in any way. then i am told by family that it could be high protein allergy but i have not eaten anythig different lately. what coild be my issue and how can i treat it
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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This seems most likely to be a fungal infection of the groin (Tinea cruris). The location of the rash and itching goes in favour of this being a fungal infection.
Groin folds are a common site of fungal infections; the anatomy being such that the folds trap moisture, which is conducive to fungal growth, specially in hot and humid weather of summers.
I would suggest you to use an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily.
An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching.
General measures would include bathing twice daily, wearing loose fitting clothes and cotton undergarments.
Regards
This seems most likely to be a fungal infection of the groin (Tinea cruris). The location of the rash and itching goes in favour of this being a fungal infection.
Groin folds are a common site of fungal infections; the anatomy being such that the folds trap moisture, which is conducive to fungal growth, specially in hot and humid weather of summers.
I would suggest you to use an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily.
An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching.
General measures would include bathing twice daily, wearing loose fitting clothes and cotton undergarments.
Regards
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