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What Causes Dry Patch Of Skin On My Inner Thigh?

hi, I have a patch of skin on one side of my inner thigh close to my vagina that is itchy and when I scratch it there is a sort of white powder that comes off it, there is also like a small red line of bumps that link around the edge of the itchy part. Anything would help thanks.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Hello. Thanks for your query on healthcaremagic

The rashes on your inner thighs are most likely a fungal infection of the groins(Tinea cruris). Tinea classically presents with annular patches with central clearing and peripheral raised, red, scaly margin which extends outwards.

I would suggest an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for 2-4 weeks.

An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily would provide you symptomatic relief from itching.

In addition to the topical antifungal, I usually also ask my patients to take an oral antifungal e.g fluconazole or itraconazole. However, as these are prescription products you need to visit a dermatologist for a prescription.

Regards
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What Causes Dry Patch Of Skin On My Inner Thigh?

Hello. Thanks for your query on healthcaremagic The rashes on your inner thighs are most likely a fungal infection of the groins(Tinea cruris). Tinea classically presents with annular patches with central clearing and peripheral raised, red, scaly margin which extends outwards. I would suggest an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for 2-4 weeks. An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily would provide you symptomatic relief from itching. In addition to the topical antifungal, I usually also ask my patients to take an oral antifungal e.g fluconazole or itraconazole. However, as these are prescription products you need to visit a dermatologist for a prescription. Regards