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Fast Spreading Itchy Reddish Rashes On The Arms, Armpits And Inner Thighs. Will It Become Chronic? What Type Of Treatment Is Needed?
Hi I m a 28 year old female and int he last 2-3 days I ve grown a symmetrical fast spreading red itchy sometimes burning rash that is a little on my arms but mostly on my inner thighs, right behind my armpits (technically on my back), my lower back, and butt. The soonest doctor appointment is in 2 more days and I want any information I can get in the meantime about what this rash could be, if it is likely to be dangerous, if i can lessen it in any way, if it will spread even more, if it seems like it will be chronic/how long will this take to go away, and what type of treatment is involved?
Mon, 23 Sep 2013
Hello,
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From your symptoms and the distribution of the rash it is more likely to be a fungal infection (Tinea). You may apply an over the counter antifungal cream like clotrimazole 1% cream twice a day. It is unlikely to be anything dangerous or chronic but without an opportunity to closely examine the lesion, I would not be able to say for sure.
Hope this helped,
Take care
Welcome to healthcare magic,
From your symptoms and the distribution of the rash it is more likely to be a fungal infection (Tinea). You may apply an over the counter antifungal cream like clotrimazole 1% cream twice a day. It is unlikely to be anything dangerous or chronic but without an opportunity to closely examine the lesion, I would not be able to say for sure.
Hope this helped,
Take care
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