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What Causes White/itchy Bumps In Groin Area While On Methotrexate And Prednisone?

I M ON Methotrexate and Prednisone for my RA,, I have been for several years,,, I ve developed a severe itch in my groin area and my private parts and it s a terrible itch,, when I looked to check there are small white bumps,,,, could this be from the Methotrexate or Prednisone? it s been there for several months now,,, was hoping it would go away but it hasn t,, my doctor is aware of the itch,, tells me to take Claritin??
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From you histry you are immunocompromise patient. Your are sufferring from fungal infection of groin. Keep good senitation. Apply antifungal cream and powder daily.
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What Causes White/itchy Bumps In Groin Area While On Methotrexate And Prednisone?

From you histry you are immunocompromise patient. Your are sufferring from fungal infection of groin. Keep good senitation. Apply antifungal cream and powder daily.