Blotchy red around thighs

[ripley74]

Hi there i have blotchy red rash around my thighs and genital area. i tried jock itch ointment, it seemed to help but i ran out. i bought another higher more well know brand and all it does is make the blotchy area BRIGHT RED, although the itching is gone. i work in a job that is always hot and 12 hour shifts so iam sweating all the time. what can i do to get rid of this its driving me crazy!!!!

[ripley74]

Thank you I will try the ointments. keeping the area dry helps, but it is still there.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Without examination, confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but this swelling can be due to friction rub or chafing. Chafing is a continuous rubbing of the skin that causes redness or soreness.

Chafing occurs when the skin becomes irritated by the friction caused by rubbing – either against other skin or against a foreign material. Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin.Also wear cotton undergarments. Application of mild corticosteroid cream and oral antiinflammatories like ibuprofen/acetaminophen are also helpful. If the symptoms are severe then it will be best to consult a doctor.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.