Suggest Remedies For A Rash In Upper Thigh Near The Buttocks

Posted on Mon, 29 Feb 2016

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Mon, 29 Feb 2016 Answered on

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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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad