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What Is The Minor Rash On My Upper Thigh?
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I've had a minor rash on my upper left thigh for three weeks. I have to look close to see it, but a few small red areas can be seen. sometimes it itches, most of the time it doesn't. it has looked the same since i first noticed it. any ideas? thanks
I've had a minor rash on my upper left thigh for three weeks. I have to look close to see it, but a few small red areas can be seen. sometimes it itches, most of the time it doesn't. it has looked the same since i first noticed it. any ideas? thanks
Thu, 27 Nov 2014
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I will keep a possibility of fungal infection/tines cruris.
Involvement of Inner thighs and folds is classical of tines cruris. It may be unilateral or bilateral.
Itching is a feature in fungal infections.
I would suggest that you may use an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotriamzole 1% cream, twice daily for 2-4 weeks
An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching.
If the rash does'nt respond as expected Or if it worsens, you may visit a specialist dermatologist for a review.
Regards
I will keep a possibility of fungal infection/tines cruris.
Involvement of Inner thighs and folds is classical of tines cruris. It may be unilateral or bilateral.
Itching is a feature in fungal infections.
I would suggest that you may use an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotriamzole 1% cream, twice daily for 2-4 weeks
An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching.
If the rash does'nt respond as expected Or if it worsens, you may visit a specialist dermatologist for a review.
Regards
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