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Medical Conditions - Intertrigo

Intertrigo occurs as a rash on the skin folds, such as behind the ears, under the arms, finger webs, and groins. It occurs due to excessive sweating, aging, and diabetes. The affected region shows inflammation with redness. It is treating by using topical antibiotic creams and topical antifungal creams.

All intertrigo Q&A

How do I manage a chronic, red, itchy coin-shaped rash?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand how frustrating and uncomfortable a chronic itchy rash can be, especially when it worsens with heat and showering.

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I have purple patches on my groin. Can Betamethasone help?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on the description given by you, it appears to be scrotal eczema or intertrigo.

How to treat the fungal infection present between my toes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have digital intertrigo. Continue the application of antifungal cream which you have.

There are pink spots in my scrotum. Is it a jock itch?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your concern is intertrigo secondary to candida yeast infection. It is not a contagious disease.

How to treat fluid-discharging lesions behind the ear?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not rub the lesions. Otherwise, you will get the further infection. Keep the area clean and dry. Do not remove the crusts.

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Can a painless red scratch on the butt indicate intertrigo?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Redness over the gluteal cleft is caused by friction, sweating and may be due to intertrigo. Intertrigo is caused by bacterial or fungal infection leading to maceration of the skin.

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How to prevent rash between testicles and anus?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This appears to be a case of intertrigo, a kind of dermatitis or inflammatory condition of skin folds.

Why do I have recurrent jock itch that resists treatment now?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query. I saw your pictures (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity).

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