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I noticed rashes forming from groin area. What should I do?

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I noticed rashes forming from groin area. What should I do?

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Published At April 1, 2017
Reviewed AtJanuary 14, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I noticed rashes forming from the groin and spreading up to the stomach and chest area. I have attached the reports and photos here, kindly go through them.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your reports and photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity) in detail.

It appears to be due to scabies or fungal infection.

I would like to know the following details:

  1. What is your age?
  2. What are all the symptoms that you have?
  3. How long will it last?
  4. Do you have any family-related history?
  5. Is there any previous history of travel?
  6. Is it itching more at night time?
  7. Have you done any treatment and investigations before?
  8. Have you got any drug allergies?
  9. Do you sweat more?
  10. Do you experience any skin moisture-increasing conditions?
  11. Do you have these rashes in your hands, wrists, web spaces, etc?

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I am a 48-year-old white male. It started about 3 weeks ago in the groin area. It has spread slowly up to the stomach and chest, not anywhere else. It seems to be itching more at night. I never used to sweat more or less than normal. No relevant family and traveling history. I have taken Benadryl and applied Calamine lotion which has caused a burning sensation, so I stopped it. No history of drug allergy.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It is due to fungal infection. Please wear loose cotton inners wears. Avoid moisture and see that there is adequate ventilation. You can apply topical antifungal creams like Clotrimazole (Candid) cream or fungicidal creams like Terbinafine (Sebifin) cream twice daily. Take antihistamines like Cetirizine in the morning and Atarax (Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride) 25 mg at night to relieve itching. If it subsides, then it is a fungal infection. They are known for recurrence. You can use antifungal dusting powders like Candid or Abzorb powder to prevent a recurrence. If it does not subside consult a dermatologist for examination, scraping test, etc, for diagnosis and management.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra
Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Dermatology

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