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How To Treat An Itchy Red Rash In The Thighs?
Hi, I have been having an itching in my inner thighs for awhile now, almost a year, and it is right where my inner thigh meets my crotch. I have noticed that a red rash has appeared in this area and it also smells. Ive looked it up and everywhere on the internet seems to show that it is jock itch. What should I do?
Thu, 15 May 2014
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
It seems you are suffering from Tinea cruris and corporis, a kind of fungal infection.
I would suggest you to consult your dermatologist for proper management of the condition.
I usually recommend proper course of oral anti-fungal drugs like Fluconazole or Itraconazole along with anti-fungal cream like luliconazole for local application at bedtime. You can additionally use antifungal dusting powder containing sertaconazole during day time and a soap containing ketoconazole for rinsing of affected areas. Take oral antihistaminics for itching as required.
Maintain hygiene over those areas and avoid wearing tight undergarments.
Hope this will take care of your problem.
Wish you best of health.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Thank you for posting on HCM.
It seems you are suffering from Tinea cruris and corporis, a kind of fungal infection.
I would suggest you to consult your dermatologist for proper management of the condition.
I usually recommend proper course of oral anti-fungal drugs like Fluconazole or Itraconazole along with anti-fungal cream like luliconazole for local application at bedtime. You can additionally use antifungal dusting powder containing sertaconazole during day time and a soap containing ketoconazole for rinsing of affected areas. Take oral antihistaminics for itching as required.
Maintain hygiene over those areas and avoid wearing tight undergarments.
Hope this will take care of your problem.
Wish you best of health.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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