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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Spot Between The Leg And Vagina

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Posted on Mon, 13 Jul 2015
Question: It is very itchy in the crease between my vagina and leg. There is a spot that is not a bump, it's almost like a little bit of extra skin. I have had the same sexual partner for over a year and tested for sexual health so I don't think it's an std.
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It is likely to be due to fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Ms

Thanks for providing clinical photograph. The itchy rash is due to Intertrigonitis(fungal infection of skin folds). it usually occurs due to following reasons

1. Excessive sweating and moisture

2. Use of synthetic material undergarments

The skin tag like lesion is due to hyperkeratosis which usually occurs due post inflammation usually seen with fungal infection.

I would suggest you the following

1. Take cshower twice a day

2. Thoroughly clean and dry the area

3. Local application of anti fungal ointment will help. Apply it twice a day for 2 weeks

4. Wear cotton panties

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. T Shobha Deepak

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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Spot Between The Leg And Vagina

Brief Answer: It is likely to be due to fungal infection Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms Thanks for providing clinical photograph. The itchy rash is due to Intertrigonitis(fungal infection of skin folds). it usually occurs due to following reasons 1. Excessive sweating and moisture 2. Use of synthetic material undergarments The skin tag like lesion is due to hyperkeratosis which usually occurs due post inflammation usually seen with fungal infection. I would suggest you the following 1. Take cshower twice a day 2. Thoroughly clean and dry the area 3. Local application of anti fungal ointment will help. Apply it twice a day for 2 weeks 4. Wear cotton panties Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you Take Care Best Regards Dr Shobha Deepak