HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Suggest Treatment For Itching In Between Legs And Skin Rashes

default
Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2015
Question: Hi, my doctor says I am pre diabetic but I have not done anything about it. I have at times get very itchy between my legs and also grt a skin rash on my face. Can you help? XXXX
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Pre-diabetes.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks
Thanks for your question.

After going through your question, I can understand your concern.

Increased blood sugar may be associated with increased chances fungal infection of skin.
Fungal infection usually present with rash and itching which usually involves groin, private parts, axilla and rarely face.

You should do OGTT (Oral Glucose tolerance Test) and /or HbA1c to know your diabetic, pre-diabetic or normal status.

Chances of Pre-diabetes or diabetes increase if -
- You are overweight or obese (BMI, Body Mass Index more than 25).
- Family history of diabetes.
- Sedentary life style it means lack of physical activity
- Bad eating habits (fast food).

After doing above tests If these above tests are normal then consult dermatologist.
If test reports show diabetes or Pre-diabetes status consult diabetologist.

Hope this helps you.

Regards,
Dr Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali

Diabetologist

Practicing since :2006

Answered : 807 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Diabetologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Suggest Treatment For Itching In Between Legs And Skin Rashes

Brief Answer: Pre-diabetes. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks Thanks for your question. After going through your question, I can understand your concern. Increased blood sugar may be associated with increased chances fungal infection of skin. Fungal infection usually present with rash and itching which usually involves groin, private parts, axilla and rarely face. You should do OGTT (Oral Glucose tolerance Test) and /or HbA1c to know your diabetic, pre-diabetic or normal status. Chances of Pre-diabetes or diabetes increase if - - You are overweight or obese (BMI, Body Mass Index more than 25). - Family history of diabetes. - Sedentary life style it means lack of physical activity - Bad eating habits (fast food). After doing above tests If these above tests are normal then consult dermatologist. If test reports show diabetes or Pre-diabetes status consult diabetologist. Hope this helps you. Regards, Dr Abhay Mali. Diabetologist.