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Suggest Treatment For Red Circular Rash On Armpits And Inner Thigh
I have a red circular rash under both armpits and now on my inner thigh. My doctor was treating it with clotrimazole and betamethasone. The one on my inner thigh I ve just noticed it. What can I fo you get the stuff gone ?? I m really not liking it at all.
Mon, 8 Oct 2018
Hi,
I can understand the frustration you are going through, let me help you find a solution to the rashes. These rashes are caused due to increased sweating which create a moist environment for the fungus to grow in.
Which could lead to itchiness, redness and patches of dry scaly skin around the border. These could be contagious as well. Hence ways to prevent this are:
1. Maintain a proper hygiene
2. Avoid sharing of towels or clothes(personal belongings)
3. Over the counter antifungal ointments and steroid base creams will help
4. Avoid hot showers
5. Keep the areas dry as much as possible
6. Try to lose weight as reducing folds in these areas can help prevent occurrence and discomfort.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni,
General & Family Physician
I can understand the frustration you are going through, let me help you find a solution to the rashes. These rashes are caused due to increased sweating which create a moist environment for the fungus to grow in.
Which could lead to itchiness, redness and patches of dry scaly skin around the border. These could be contagious as well. Hence ways to prevent this are:
1. Maintain a proper hygiene
2. Avoid sharing of towels or clothes(personal belongings)
3. Over the counter antifungal ointments and steroid base creams will help
4. Avoid hot showers
5. Keep the areas dry as much as possible
6. Try to lose weight as reducing folds in these areas can help prevent occurrence and discomfort.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni,
General & Family Physician
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