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What Causes An Itchy Red Bump In The Groin Area?

Posted on Mon, 8 Aug 2016

Question: Hello. I have a red circle on my groin , is raised a little on the outside and itches. I have a new spot next to it.

What can it be?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
What are the names of the creams you are using?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I have reviewed this information fully and it is pretty suggestive of a possible fungal infcetion. However, this should have regressed following treatment with the antifungal and antibacterial creams. To make sure these were appropriate, I will suggest that you provide the names for evaluation and further insights.

If these drugs are good at treating fungal infections, I will resort to treating this as a localised allergy by applying beclomethasone cream. We will then be able to tell what exactly is going on after evaluation 5-7days after.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (6 hours later)

Hello Dr

Thanks for your response.

I've used bacteria cream & fungal cream but only for a couple of days and discontinued as did not feel they were doing anything

I am on holidays now & did not being them with me so I will reply to you tomorrow night with the names

I'm glad to hear it does not look like an std , if I continue with the creams it should disappear

Regards

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Look forward hearing from you!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I look forward hearing from you on this. Keep me posted when you get the names. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (20 hours later)

Hello again

The names are:

- Sudocream
- Tea Tree oil

I got them at my pharmacy

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I recomemnd miconazole!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

These creams are not references for treatment of possible fungal infections. I will recommend that you go with miconazole cream first and only consider others if this fails.

I wish you well and keep me updated.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar