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Have Problem Of Itching In Between Thigh Folds. Which Is The Best Cream For This?

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Posted on Tue, 28 May 2013
Question: i have this problem of itching in between thigh folds, which is the best cream for this?
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Answered by Dr. Neera Kataria (55 minutes later)
Hi, thanks for your query.

Itching in between the thigh folds is most commonly due to fungal infection. As this area is warm and moist, it provides a favorable environment for the fungal growth.

It responds well to topical anti fungal creams like terbinafine or miconazole or clotrimazole. So you may use any one of these. You may apply it twice a day.

But at times oral anti fungals like fluconazole or terbinafine may be required to prevent recurrences which are available by prescription.

Oral anti histaminic like cetrizine may be taken to treat itching and break the scratch itch cycle where in scratching due to itching increases the intensity of itching.

Hope this solves your query.
Feel free to ask any doubts in this regard.

Regards



Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Neera Kataria (14 minutes later)
Have any side effects while using these creams near genital area ?
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Answered by Dr. Neera Kataria (5 hours later)
Hi, thanks for writing back.

There are apparently no side effects while using these creams near genital areas.

Sensitization may occur but chances are almost the same when applied to any other areas of the body. Redness, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, oozing is indicative of possible sensitization.
In that case you may immediately stop using it and seek medical help.

Hope that solves your query.

You may ask any further doubts in this regard.
Keep me posted.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Mohammed Kappan
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Follow up: Dr. Neera Kataria (14 minutes later)
Thank you....
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Answered by Dr. Neera Kataria (16 hours later)
Hi, thanks for your gesture.

So you may start applying any one of the creams. You may contact me if you have any problem.

Regards
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Have Problem Of Itching In Between Thigh Folds. Which Is The Best Cream For This?

Hi, thanks for your query.

Itching in between the thigh folds is most commonly due to fungal infection. As this area is warm and moist, it provides a favorable environment for the fungal growth.

It responds well to topical anti fungal creams like terbinafine or miconazole or clotrimazole. So you may use any one of these. You may apply it twice a day.

But at times oral anti fungals like fluconazole or terbinafine may be required to prevent recurrences which are available by prescription.

Oral anti histaminic like cetrizine may be taken to treat itching and break the scratch itch cycle where in scratching due to itching increases the intensity of itching.

Hope this solves your query.
Feel free to ask any doubts in this regard.

Regards