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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Discolored Skin On Inner Thighs
Question: The skin on my inner thighs (groin) is discolored (darkened). It is very dry, shiny and itchy. It seems the symptoms are exacerbated more in the warm weather, making me miserable. I have tried hydrocortisone creams and even lotrimin with out much success. Your thoughts.
Brief Answer:
Most possible a fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you for using HCM,
I read your question carefully and understand your concern.
What you are describing seem like a fungal infection of the skin. It happens more in warm weather because it is exacerbated by the heat and sweaty skin.
It is not a typical place to develop eczema, and you have ruled it our by seeing no effected with the use of hydrocortisone. There no options of being something else.
Lotrimin is a good treatment. Use it 2 times/day, locally, with at least 2mm out the affected area because sometimes fungal are spread in the area around the normal skin. It will need regular use for at least 2 weeks, and sometimes even more, if you have had it for longer times.
Meanwhile, keeping the skin as dry as possible its key to healing it faster. You may use powders with Lotrimin, which will not only keep it dry but also treat it with it.
If the treatment is not healing it completely sometimes oral treatment is started, but you will need to talk with your doctor for it, and he will need to confirm and prescribe the medicine.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarification. I would be happy to answer.
Take care,
Dr. Papaqako
Most possible a fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you for using HCM,
I read your question carefully and understand your concern.
What you are describing seem like a fungal infection of the skin. It happens more in warm weather because it is exacerbated by the heat and sweaty skin.
It is not a typical place to develop eczema, and you have ruled it our by seeing no effected with the use of hydrocortisone. There no options of being something else.
Lotrimin is a good treatment. Use it 2 times/day, locally, with at least 2mm out the affected area because sometimes fungal are spread in the area around the normal skin. It will need regular use for at least 2 weeks, and sometimes even more, if you have had it for longer times.
Meanwhile, keeping the skin as dry as possible its key to healing it faster. You may use powders with Lotrimin, which will not only keep it dry but also treat it with it.
If the treatment is not healing it completely sometimes oral treatment is started, but you will need to talk with your doctor for it, and he will need to confirm and prescribe the medicine.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarification. I would be happy to answer.
Take care,
Dr. Papaqako
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