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Suggest Remedy For Red Scaly Patches On The Thigh And Genital Area

Hi. I m a female and 16 and I ve been noticing for a bit over a week now that I m getting these patches of red dry scaly looking skin form on my inner thighs, legs, stomach, and genital area. they are itchy at times and I m also getting small little scabs on my knee and stomach and I never was cut. My head has also been very itchy and I have no idea what it is.
Mon, 27 Jun 2016
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It can be due to some fungal infection for which you can take antibiotics like cefadroxyl or zifi-cv after an expert opinion along with cetrizine or Avil itching or rashes. Apply clonet or perlice lotion locally over the affected area. You can take steroids if not improved with above treatment.
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Suggest Remedy For Red Scaly Patches On The Thigh And Genital Area

It can be due to some fungal infection for which you can take antibiotics like cefadroxyl or zifi-cv after an expert opinion along with cetrizine or Avil itching or rashes. Apply clonet or perlice lotion locally over the affected area. You can take steroids if not improved with above treatment.