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Itchy Rash On Both Sides Of Crotch Alongside Vulva, Red Bumps On Outside. Jock Itch ?

I have a rash that goes down both sides of my crotch and along the outside of my vulva but is not inside. It itches. There are small red bumps on the outside of the rash and the interior pasrt is just red with no bumps. I suspect it may be jock itch but I have been applying gold bond itch cream for the past few days and it sometimes looks better, but it is not clearing up. I am married and have been monogamous and my husband has no symptoms, so I feel safe in ruling out an STD . My husband is telling me to go to the doctor but I feel like it is nothing serious and it will clear up in a few days. What do you suggest?
Thu, 27 Sep 2012
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Hi there elaine. Yes your diagnosis seems to be spot on...dermatophyosis or commonly known as "jock itch". I note you have confided in your husband & as such, STD's may be safely ruled out. However, treatment when taken should target both partners' in close contact & treatment of the fomites (towels/underwear/sheets et al). Please take a single oral dose of fluconazole 200mg (husband may pop one too if all his systems are a go..ie he does not have any liver, heart,kidney condition); topical application of nizoral (2% ketoconazole cream) twice/daily for 1-2 weeks; use a 2% ketoconazole soap for the private parts..groin & axillae twice/week with 10 mts contact time for best results & as a preventive measure. Make sure to wash all undergarment sin hot water, sun them well (dont wear damp underwear) & iron out the creases! Trust this will suffice. Agreed it does not appear serious & wish you both good health!
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, Venereologist
Vikram Hospital, Bangalore, India
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Itchy Rash On Both Sides Of Crotch Alongside Vulva, Red Bumps On Outside. Jock Itch ?

Hi there elaine. Yes your diagnosis seems to be spot on...dermatophyosis or commonly known as jock itch . I note you have confided in your husband & as such, STD s may be safely ruled out. However, treatment when taken should target both partners in close contact & treatment of the fomites (towels/underwear/sheets et al). Please take a single oral dose of fluconazole 200mg (husband may pop one too if all his systems are a go..ie he does not have any liver, heart,kidney condition); topical application of nizoral (2% ketoconazole cream) twice/daily for 1-2 weeks; use a 2% ketoconazole soap for the private parts..groin & axillae twice/week with 10 mts contact time for best results & as a preventive measure. Make sure to wash all undergarment sin hot water, sun them well (dont wear damp underwear) & iron out the creases! Trust this will suffice. Agreed it does not appear serious & wish you both good health! Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, Venereologist Vikram Hospital, Bangalore, India