redish brown patches...

[aqadir]

hello..frm a week im suffering frm redish brown patches on the both sides of my inner thigh..they itch a lot..it looks like many pimples together have made them...im using prickly heat cream to get some relief but it lasts fr a short time and the itching starts again..i donno how they r grown..im really very worried..plz i need help !

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

What you describe could be sweat dermatitis or heat rash or miliaria ( prickly heat).

Does the rash increase with sweat or sun exposure? Do you remember any other trigerring factors?

You should try to keep the area dry and clean. Try some powder to absorb the sweat. Use a medicated sunscreen lotion - preferably one prescribed by a skin specialist and re apply it every 2 hrs. Apply calamine lotion at the sites. Wash the sites with fresh water several times daily.

If the symptoms are still persistent, consult a dermatologist and get a proper clinical evaluation done.

Let us know if you have any doubts and keep us posted on how you are doing.

Hope this helps.

Good luck.