What could cause itchy patches under the breasts and in the groin?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have been going to the gym lately, and for the past three days, I have been experiencing itchy patches under my breasts and groin area. It is scaly, dry, brown, and smooth to the touch. I have been using antifungal soap, but it does not help. Kindly suggest proper treatment.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I can understand your concern.
Depending on the symptoms mentioned by you, it can be a superficial fungal infection due to dermatophytes. I would like to know the answers to a few questions.
- Is there any history of fever, or atopy?
- Do you have excess sweating?
- Have you scratched and rubbed the lesions?
- Are the lesions oozing?
- Are your garments occlusive and tight?
- Provide details of previous treatments.
Kindly answer these questions for further treatment details.
I hope this information will help you.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
I have suffered from psoriasis for which I was prescribed a steroid cream previously, and I excessively sweat when exercising. There is neither oozing nor fever, but I wear tight garments for the gym. Kindly suggest.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I can understand your concern.
It can be atopic eczema and not psoriasis. I suggest you follow the below mentioned instructions.
- Apply Miconazole cream (Benzoic acid) twice daily for six weeks. Apply it 0.39 inches beyond the margins from outwards to inwards.
- Apply Dersil AF body wash (Ketoconazole) 20 minutes before going to bath for 20 days.
- Apply Clotrimazole dusting powder immediately after bath for two months on flexural sites and areas of sweating.
- Use Ketoconazole soap for bath for two months.
- Avoid activities that cause sweating.
- Wear loose and comfortable clothes.
- Avoid known triggers.
- Avoid the use of harsh soaps.
- Avoid fragrance-containing cosmetics.
I hope this information will help you.
Thank you.
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