What Is Causing Dry, Itchy Swollen Skin In Inner Thighs?
Hi im experiencing dry itchy swollen skin in my inner thighs warm or hot water when bathing make it itch worse I do have a case of eczma does this sound the same I always us hydrocortizone cream but when I stop the use of it the redness itcy and swelling worsens can u help me
It seems that probably you suffer from fungal infection on upper inner thigh, called tinea cruris. It is caused by fungus called dermatophyte. It may be precipitated or exacerbated by certain factors like perspiration,excessive water contact,soap,DM,immune deficiencies,nutritional deficiencies..etc. never apply steroid cream as you applied, as it might increse the condition. You may take antifungal like tab ketoconazole or cap itraconazole for few weeks. Antihistaminics like levocetirizine may be taken till itch is relieved. Apply clotrimazole cream. You may feel better. You have eczema also. Take treatment under observation of dermatologist. I hope you got my answer.
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Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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What Is Causing Dry, Itchy Swollen Skin In Inner Thighs?
Hi, It seems that probably you suffer from fungal infection on upper inner thigh, called tinea cruris. It is caused by fungus called dermatophyte. It may be precipitated or exacerbated by certain factors like perspiration,excessive water contact,soap,DM,immune deficiencies,nutritional deficiencies..etc. never apply steroid cream as you applied, as it might increse the condition. You may take antifungal like tab ketoconazole or cap itraconazole for few weeks. Antihistaminics like levocetirizine may be taken till itch is relieved. Apply clotrimazole cream. You may feel better. You have eczema also. Take treatment under observation of dermatologist. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD