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Having Noticed Red Itchy Spots Around Lower Stomach & Inner Thighs

Hi,



I'm 32 years old male having skin problems around genitial areas. When ever I travel to cold countries and wear multiple layer of clothes, I get red itchy spots around lower stomatch, inner thighs and some places in legs. These are very itchy at times. Please advice treament/medicine.



Thanks.

PS

Fri, 6 Jun 2014
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Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

Itchy, dry scaly skin in the groin area, inner thighs suggests to me that it could be due to fungal infection over there (Tinea cruris).

I would ask you get a KOH wet mount from the scale, for a confirmatory diagnosis.

If KOH wet mount shows fungal elements, then you could apply a topical OTC antifungal cream e.g clotrimazole cream, twice daily for 4-6 weeks.

An oral antifungal e.g fluconazole 150mg once weekly for 4-6 weeks is also advisable for a confirmed fungal infection.

An OTC antihistamine e,g cetrizine 10mg once daily would help you in providing symptomatic relief from itching.

regards
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Having Noticed Red Itchy Spots Around Lower Stomach & Inner Thighs

Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic Itchy, dry scaly skin in the groin area, inner thighs suggests to me that it could be due to fungal infection over there (Tinea cruris). I would ask you get a KOH wet mount from the scale, for a confirmatory diagnosis. If KOH wet mount shows fungal elements, then you could apply a topical OTC antifungal cream e.g clotrimazole cream, twice daily for 4-6 weeks. An oral antifungal e.g fluconazole 150mg once weekly for 4-6 weeks is also advisable for a confirmed fungal infection. An OTC antihistamine e,g cetrizine 10mg once daily would help you in providing symptomatic relief from itching. regards