What causes inner thigh irritation, and how to treat it?

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1. Your age.
2. Symptoms you are experiencing.
3. How long have you had these symptoms?
4. Where the lesions are located.
5. Whether these symptoms are present in any other part of your body.
6. Any other symptoms or associated medical conditions.
7. Details of any investigations or treatments you have undergone.
8. Any history of shaving in the affected area.
9. Any history of fungal infections.
10. Whether you have diabetes.
11. Your occupation.
12. Any other relevant information.

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Hello,

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I read your query and can understand your concern.

The lesions in the attached photos (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) could be attributed to folliculitis (a common skin condition characterized by the inflammation and infection of hair follicles), possibly resulting from trimming the hair too short. To address this, I suggest the following:

1. Avoid trimming the hair excessively short.
2. Minimize friction and irritation.
3. Choose loose cotton innerwear to promote ventilation.
4. Clean the affected area with warm water twice daily.
5. I suggest you apply a topical antibiotic cream like Fucidin (Fusidic acid 20 mg) or Mupirocin twice daily.
6. If you experience pain, I suggest taking an anti-inflammatory analgesic like Ibuprofen after eating.
7. For itching, antihistamines like Cetirizine 10 mg may provide relief.
8. Keep an eye out for any recurrence of white discharge, as it could indicate a fungal infection that requires appropriate treatment.

I hope this helps.

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