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Suggest Remedies For A Rash In Upper Thigh Near The Buttocks

Posted on Thu, 5 May 2016

Question: funny looking rash, not sure if its a diaper rash or something that needs to addressed by a doctor.

The rash is on his upper thigh close to his buttocks.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be contact dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Health care magic.

I have looked at the attached image and indeed it looks strange to me too. It does not look like nappy rash. But the pattern seems similar to the elastic of a nappy. In that case it could be a case of contact dermatitis. If that is the case, application of calamine lotion should provide relief. Also give him cetirizine. You can try the suggested methods but I think that seeing a doctor is a better idea.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (29 minutes later)

so with the contact dermatitis is that contagious? does that have a fever involved?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not contagious

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.

Contact dermatitis occurs due to allergic reaction to something it comes in contact with. It is not contagious. Usually fever is not present.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad