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Suggest Treatment For Itching Sensation And Red Bumps On Upper Thigh
hi, i am 79 yrs old and have developed an itch on my upper thighs. There are very small red bumps.My Dr advised I use clobetisol ointment .05% but it doesnt seem to help. My skin is dry and i use Eucerin moisture lotion with relieves the itch for a short while. Is it ok to use benedryl pills with this to stop the itchiness? I also put cold clothes on and have cool showers. Any suggestions please?
Mon, 2 Mar 2015
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 your queries are resolved and wish you best of health.
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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 your queries are resolved and wish you best of health.
Kindly spare some time to rate my answer and drop your valuable review at the following link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-hardik-pitroda/67169
If you require any further assistance in future, you can reach me directly through the above mentioned link.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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