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Suggest Treatment For Puffiness And Soreness In The Groin Area
Question: hi I am 23 old female, I was in a lot of hot weather and I got inflammation on my underwear line its like a split on each side the size of a toonie that is puffy and sore and red. I am visiting Japan and need advise.
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
It seems to be a skin irritation due to persistent friction.
You should keep the area dry.Wash the area well with lukewarm water (you can sit on a bathtub for 20 min and this will ease the discomfort).
If the lesions are very painful and you can't avoid further friction ,you can use a mild steroid cream like hydrocortizone 0.5 -1 %.You can buy it over the counter and apply it twice a day for 1 week or until the lesions heal.
Use petroleum jelly or other lubricants to reduce friction.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you need further help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
It seems to be a skin irritation due to persistent friction.
You should keep the area dry.Wash the area well with lukewarm water (you can sit on a bathtub for 20 min and this will ease the discomfort).
If the lesions are very painful and you can't avoid further friction ,you can use a mild steroid cream like hydrocortizone 0.5 -1 %.You can buy it over the counter and apply it twice a day for 1 week or until the lesions heal.
Use petroleum jelly or other lubricants to reduce friction.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you need further help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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