
Red Itchy Rashes Appeared On Inner Thigh, Knee And Armpit. Could It Be Herpes?

Thanks for writing in.
From the clinical history given above, there are two possibilities - either herpes viral infection or fungal infection.
Contact dermatitis would have lead to itching as well as lesions all over your body.
In case of herpes infection, in case of primary infection it is mild with few blisters and pain. But lesions will be in particular area supplied by particular nerve/dermatome.
From the description given above, it does not indicate particular dermatome on your body. So be sure, it can not be viral in that case.
It mainly looks like fungal infection. But lesions have to circular with clear center and active periphery. But as you have applied steroids, appearance of lesions become varied.
Steroid will only relieve itching but you need to take antifungal to clear infection. You can consult dermatologist for second opinion.
I hope I have answered your query. In case of any doubt, please revert back.
Best regards,
Dr. Neelam.

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