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How Does One Treat Weeping Blisters Near The Groin?
My husband had a weeping rash near his groin in the crevice between his thigh and stomach. it is hot and extends around his hip in a band about 4 inches in diameter . it is only weeping and rash-like in the crease. The rest is hot and inflamed. We were at a football game on the weekend and he used a portapotty there. But we have been home for 10 days in our own beds. could this be a spider bite or a bed bug. None of us has experienced itching or bite like symptoms. He has felt a little under the weather with flue like symptoms the last few days. He said this started on Wed. but never showed my until last night. I am very worried. He is on metformin only. Generally very healthy and 71 years old. XXXX
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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It looks like your husband is suffering from fungal infection. Fungus grows easily in sweaty, moist skin. Since you were in football game, he got it (due to moist/sweaty) skin.
He should take shower, pat himself dry. Wear cotton clothes. He needs to take a course of oral fluconazole and apply clotrimazole cream in the affected areas. He can take a course of non sedating antihistamines.
It should go away in 3-5 days. However, you are suggested to get it clinically examined by a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
It looks like your husband is suffering from fungal infection. Fungus grows easily in sweaty, moist skin. Since you were in football game, he got it (due to moist/sweaty) skin.
He should take shower, pat himself dry. Wear cotton clothes. He needs to take a course of oral fluconazole and apply clotrimazole cream in the affected areas. He can take a course of non sedating antihistamines.
It should go away in 3-5 days. However, you are suggested to get it clinically examined by a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
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