
Suggest Treatment For Small, Red And Spreading Spots On The Thighs

Question: Hi , I have small red spots in the inside of my thigh . They seem to be spreading , I have some red sores around my groin like chafing . I have been applying Sudo cream that the pharmacist suggested . Is there a better treatment , what is it ?
Brief Answer:
possibly yeast
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Sudo cream is good for chafing but if you are getting the small red spots it may be a yeast infection. Yeast infections are generally itchy and spread if not treated. They often form in areas where skin rubs and there is sweating in hot weather. Try an antifungal cream or powder such as terbinafine, lotrimin, miconazole, terconazole, or ketoconazole. These are available at many pharmacies without a prescription.
If this does not work you may need to see your doctor for an evaluation and diagnosis.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
I may be away from the computer for several hours this morning but will answer any questions you have as soon as I get back home.
possibly yeast
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Sudo cream is good for chafing but if you are getting the small red spots it may be a yeast infection. Yeast infections are generally itchy and spread if not treated. They often form in areas where skin rubs and there is sweating in hot weather. Try an antifungal cream or powder such as terbinafine, lotrimin, miconazole, terconazole, or ketoconazole. These are available at many pharmacies without a prescription.
If this does not work you may need to see your doctor for an evaluation and diagnosis.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
I may be away from the computer for several hours this morning but will answer any questions you have as soon as I get back home.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Can you review the photo and confirm the yeast infection diagnosis please . Or what else may it be ?
Brief Answer:
yes there is yeast
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The photos shows both evidence of yeast and another viral type infection called molluscum contagiosum. The small bumps that are raised with a dot in the center look like molluscum. The redness and small dots all around look like yeast.
I suggest that you use the yeast cream or powder to get rid of the yeast. The molluscum bumps can be removed by a doctor by freezing or other methods or sometimes they go away on their own. Here is a link for you to read about molluscum.
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/molluscum-contagiosum-beyond-the-basics?source=search_result&search=molluscum+contagiosum&selectedTitle=2~47
Please let me know if you have further questions
Dr. Robinson
yes there is yeast
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The photos shows both evidence of yeast and another viral type infection called molluscum contagiosum. The small bumps that are raised with a dot in the center look like molluscum. The redness and small dots all around look like yeast.
I suggest that you use the yeast cream or powder to get rid of the yeast. The molluscum bumps can be removed by a doctor by freezing or other methods or sometimes they go away on their own. Here is a link for you to read about molluscum.
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/molluscum-contagiosum-beyond-the-basics?source=search_result&search=molluscum+contagiosum&selectedTitle=2~47
Please let me know if you have further questions
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Hi , iv been taking apple cider tablets . Would they of excelarared the yeast growth ?
Brief Answer:
no
Detailed Answer:
I do not think they would help get rid of the problem but they should not accelerate the growth of the yeast
Dr. Robinson
no
Detailed Answer:
I do not think they would help get rid of the problem but they should not accelerate the growth of the yeast
Dr. Robinson
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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