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What Causes Dry Flakes Like Patches Between Left Leg And Vagina?

Hi okay so about a week ago there was a dry flakey patch near my vagina, like right next to the fold between my left leg and vagina. It wasn t that big but it was itchy and flakey, and I itched it (stupidly) and then the flesh felt kind of stingy and like there was new, raw skin there. Is this normal? It s also summer so maybe it s some sort of chafing? I m not sure, I m just wondering if it s not normal or if I should get it checked out...
Fri, 28 Aug 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Patch of dry flaky skin between vagina and thigh could be due to psoriasis.
Psoriasis is a dermatoses characteristic by dry flaky skin.
However, the lesions of psoriasis do not itch thus other possibilities have also to be looked for.
Thus, I suggest you to consult a dermatologist for clinical assessment of the lesion.
A biopsy from the affected skin may also be required to examine the skin microscopically and thus make a diagnosis.
Management can be planned after clinical assessment and investigations only.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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What Causes Dry Flakes Like Patches Between Left Leg And Vagina?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Patch of dry flaky skin between vagina and thigh could be due to psoriasis. Psoriasis is a dermatoses characteristic by dry flaky skin. However, the lesions of psoriasis do not itch thus other possibilities have also to be looked for. Thus, I suggest you to consult a dermatologist for clinical assessment of the lesion. A biopsy from the affected skin may also be required to examine the skin microscopically and thus make a diagnosis. Management can be planned after clinical assessment and investigations only. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri