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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.

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I have sores between testicles and anal area. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have been working for about 10 hours a day in the sun for the past three days. When I work long days and keep walking, I get sores, rashes and irritation between my testicles and anal area. It is happening more frequently than it has in the past. They typically go away in about two to t...  Read Full »


Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This appears to be a case of intertrigo, a kind of dermatitis or inflammatory condition of skin folds. It usually get induced or aggravated by heat, moisture, maceration, friction, and lack of air circulation. It may be secondarily infected by candida and streptococcu...  Read Full »

How to treat the fungal infection present between my toes?

Query: Hello doctor, There is a fungal infection between my toes. My doctor advised me to apply a Bifonazole cream. But, it is not showing any result. My wife having the same problem last month, applied Salactin paint and it got cured in just four days. So, can I apply the same cream too?  Read Full »


Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have digital intertrigo. Continue the application of antifungal cream which you have. Also, Salactin paint (a combination of Salicylic acid and Lactic acid) can be applied at bedtime. Still, if there is no response, then visit a dermatologist so that ...  Read Full »

I have an anal itching despite using multiple creams. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have developed a red line between my butt cheeks, itching around the anus, constipation, and vaginal discomfort. I have used Hydrocortisone and Zink cream for hemorrhoids. Nothing works. I have also used probiotic creams for my vagina, but it feels like it is getting worse. The anal ...  Read Full »


Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please get back with the following details and clear photos of the lesions or the area for clarification: age, marital status, symptoms, duration, lesions, and distribution. Menstrual history; investigations, if any; treatment history; partner and intercourse history, ...  Read Full »

My jock itch was cured but now resists treatment. Why?

Query: Hi doctor,I have been having jock itch off and on for the last month. Usually, when I have had it, I would treat it with jock itch sprays and medicated powders, and it would go away in a day or two. I have just been having it off and on for the past month. I have had it a couple of times in the last...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query. I saw your pictures (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity). What you have is intertrigo, meaning an infection of the skin folds because of constant rubbing, occlusion, sweat, and many factors. When the skin is eroded because...  Read Full »

I have had redness on the outer groin for a month, which is painful. What can be done?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had redness on the outer groin for a month or so. Now it is red and raw in the groin crease and painful because of the friction. Also, a couple of new growths I have never noticed before. Are those skin tags, warts, or moles?  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the clinical image attached (attachment removed to protect patient's identity), it appears to be intertrigo (superficial fungal infection due to chronic friction, sweating, occlusive tight wear). Apply Luliconazole cream twice daily for three weeks or Mi...  Read Full »

What should I do to help the skin rashes on groin?

Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed a slight skin rash on both sides of the groin. I am not sure how long it has been there. I do not have any symptoms like itching. It is slightly worse on the right than the left.  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is intertrigo or friction rash. Apply Miconazole ointment or gel twice daily for 15 days, Clotrimazole dusting powder after bath for one month. Take tablet Levocetirizine 5 mg at night afte...  Read Full »

What could be the itchy lesion behind the ear leaking clear liquid?

Query: Hello doctor, I have some lesions on the right back of my ear on the outer side. It is red and itchy, and when I rubbed, it leaks a clear liquid. When it dries up, there is a crust that makes it tight and itchy. There is also a little red patch on the skin below the ear. What can I do to stop the l...  Read Full »


Dr. Shama Naaz

Answer: 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. If you want to clean the area, use an antiseptic solution (Povidone-iodine in dilution of 1:4) and apply an antibiotic ointment. Please send a c...  Read Full »

How to treat a painless, non-itchy red scratch above the butt area?

Query: Hello doctor, I have what looks like a red scratch or stress point starting above my butt and going down. It might be intergluteal cleft intertrigo, from the research I have done. It almost looks like a pale pink scar. It does not itch, hurt, ooze, peel, develop scabs or scales, or bother me other t...  Read Full »


Dr. Shama Naaz

Answer: 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.  Read Full »

What causes of a pink spot on testicles?

Query: Hello doctor, I noticed for some time now that the skin in my groin area looks gray and when I looked close, I saw that my skin was peeling and there were a few pink spots. And my scrotum began to itch. I assumed it was a jock itch. So, two days ago, I purchased Lotrimin Ultra and applied it in my g...  Read Full »


Dr. G. S. S. Sandeep

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.Your concern is intertrigo secondary tocandida yeast infection. It is not a contagious disease. I suggest you start using Sporanox (Itraconazole) 100 mg one capsule every day for 16 consecutive days. There are no food restrictions when you take this medicine but avoid t...  Read Full »

What is the treatment for neck infection in a 4-month-old baby?

Query: Hello doctor, My baby boy is 4 months old. He is suffering from neck infection.  Read Full »


Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your child is having intertrigo which is inflammation of the body fold. I would recommend you to apply Clobetasone and Miconazole cream (Eumosone M crea...  Read Full »

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