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What Causes A Swollen Red Rash In The Groin Area?

Posted on Fri, 28 Apr 2023

Question: I have what looks like hives or shingles . A swollen red rash at the juncture of my right upper thigh and pubic area. It itches like crazy but is not weeping and slowly responding to 2% cortisone cream. Should I be worried?

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Shingles.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

The pictures looks like shingles rash.

Hydrocortisone would barely help for itching and pain. You need oral medications like periodical/ ibuprofen, hydroxyzine and topical acyclovir. So you need to get a prescription from urgent care.

Soothing anti-itch preparations like calamine may be tried.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Suma Parinam, General & Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (1 hour later)

I have had the shingles vaccine, is it still possible to get them?

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

There is a possibility of shingles even after the vaccine, low chance.

The other possibilities to explore are dermatitis, which will respond with hydrocortisone or betamethasone topical.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Suma Parinam, General & Family Physician

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy