Rash on Inner Thighs

[neab]

Hi,

I have just recently discovered today that i have rashes on both of my thighs right below my croch area. When i am walking it burns. I dnt know if its because i have been wearing tight jeans or if it is from certain underwear. The rash is lighter then the rest of my skin and seems kinda like its swelling. I really dnt know wat this is and was wondering if anyone had answers.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

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[neab]

Thanks I really appreciate the advice and i was diagnosed with eczema a few years ago and didnt think that i can get it in that area but I guess i was wrong. Thanks again

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It could be eczema, sweat dermatitis, allergic reactions, insect bites or due to friction or tight clothing.

You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene . Wear lose comfortable clothes. Wash all your linen and towels etc with a disinfectant solution.

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Let us know if you need any further information.

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for the symptoms and a proper clinical examination.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.