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Suggest Treatment For Rashes In The Groin Area

Posted on Wed, 1 Mar 2017

Question: I have red spots/rash on my back/groin area. Minimal on my chest, arm pits. They become more defined red (worse) if I sweat and under stress. They do not itch and aren’t effected by anything dietary. I was told to apply Selsun Blue Medicated Shampoo. But, it only reduced it. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be erythema multiforme

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and have checked the attached images. It seems to be a case of Erythema multiforme.

Erythema multiforme could be due to bacterial, viral fungal, parasitic, immune mediated as well as other causes. It is frequently self-limiting and requires no treatment. However, it is still advisable to visit a dermatologist and to get it evaluated further.

Feel free to write back.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (18 hours later)

I've had this condition for 1 year. It doesn't go away. I work on a cruise ship so it's difficult for me to visit a doctor. Is there anything I could try over the counter medicine? THANK YOU!

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Treatment suggested

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. Taking antiallergics like cetirizine once daily should help in reduction of itchiness, if present. Also take citrus fruits and/or vitamin C supplements. You can apply high SPF sunscreen lotion over the affected areas.

You may go through:
http://www.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/erythema-multiforme/overview.html

Try the suggested methods but if possible, do visit a dermatologist.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar