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What Causes Rashes On Inner Thighs In A Patient With Obesity?
Question: hi, this rash is on my inner thighs. it does not hurt, itch, burn or anything like that. it started a few months ago. I am very overweight, obese in medical terms could this be from my thighs rubbing togther and sweating. what is it? how do i get rid of it?
Brief Answer:
Contact dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based on your images, it appears to be contact dermatitis. If there is frequent skin contact especially in regions like the inner thighs due to obesity , friction/rubbing of skin surfaces then it can lead to dryness, skin irritation and breaking/ sloughing off more frequently. The images show whitish scaling which shows excessively dry surfaces. Moisturizers, emollients, topical antibiotics and corticosteroids, Oral course of antibiotics like amoxicillin clavulanate and anti histamines would also be required for treatment in consult with your doctor. Try to keep the area dry by using kaolin or zinc oxide topical powder which is available OTC.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
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Dr. M.S. Khalil
Contact dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based on your images, it appears to be contact dermatitis. If there is frequent skin contact especially in regions like the inner thighs due to obesity , friction/rubbing of skin surfaces then it can lead to dryness, skin irritation and breaking/ sloughing off more frequently. The images show whitish scaling which shows excessively dry surfaces. Moisturizers, emollients, topical antibiotics and corticosteroids, Oral course of antibiotics like amoxicillin clavulanate and anti histamines would also be required for treatment in consult with your doctor. Try to keep the area dry by using kaolin or zinc oxide topical powder which is available OTC.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107
Dr. M.S. Khalil
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