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Suggest Treatment For Rashes And Blisters On The Thigh And Groin Area

Posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2017

Question: rash/ eroded skin on the fold between thighs and groin area, red in colour, 1-2 blisters of sorts. it is a bit painful what do i do?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like intertrigo, apply steroid antibiotic cream

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and you seem to have developed intertrigo which is inflammation of the body folds.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply a cream containing combination of antibiotic and steroid on the affected area like neosporin ointment and cortisone cream twice daily for 7-10 days.
Besides this wear cotton underwear, avoid strenuous physical activities, stay in cool airy environment.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

These ointments are not available in the area that i live can you please suggest any other?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Mupirocin cream or fusidic acid cream

Detailed Answer:
You can go for some other antibiotic like mupirocin cream or fusidic acid cream.
Steroidal preparations that can be used are either beclomethasone cream or mometasone cream or clobetasol propionate cream.
These are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy