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What Is The Red Itchy Rash With Dull Pain On My Pubic Area?
About a week ago, I got an itchy, red rash on my pubic area, with patches running down my leg to the knee. I thought it was chiggers. But then the itch turned to a dull burn after a day or two. It is now more of a deep, dull pain. The redness is subsiding a little, but the dull pain persists. It does not look like poison ivy/oak because there are no blisters. It looks like hives. I have spent time outdoors in the last two weeks, but I am otherwise clueless as to what caused this. I am certain this is not a sexual condition. Any suggestions?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Most likely it is a fungal infection. I suggest you use a topical antifungal e.g. either clotrimazole cream or ketoconazole cream. In addition, I suggest you take an oral antihistamine e.g. cetirizine tablet for symptomatic relief from itching.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist
Most likely it is a fungal infection. I suggest you use a topical antifungal e.g. either clotrimazole cream or ketoconazole cream. In addition, I suggest you take an oral antihistamine e.g. cetirizine tablet for symptomatic relief from itching.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist
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