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Hello Doctor,
I’m facing a skin issue around my groin/thigh area (where the inner thighs touch). It started about 2 months ago and has gradually worsened, especially after I shifted to Mumbai.
The affected skin has darkened with clearly visible borders. It feels itchy mainly after sweating, walking, or wearing tight clothes. It’s usually dry, and when I scratch, small skin particles come off. There is no discharge or smell. I am slightly overweight, so my thighs rub together while walking, which may be contributing.
I haven’t used any products or shaved the area. I had dry skin issues on my foot in the past.
Could this be a fungal infection or related to friction/dryness? What treatment would you recommend? Do I need any prescription medicine or is an over-the-counter cream enough?
Thank you in advance.
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Based on history it looks like fungal infection . No need to worry . It will improve with medications and regular follow up
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Consult dermatologist and take their advice
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Over the counter medications will not help and will worsen the existing conditions.
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Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos.
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Can be frictional dermatitis
A superadded fungal infection may be there
Difficult to say precisely without seeing
Fungal infection can be treated effectively with creams and tablets which are prescribed
Frictional component will need weight management
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Apply moisturiser liberally to avoid friction, avoid tight clothing and jeans
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
39 yrs exp
Mumbai
Sounds fungal infection can be improved with medications, kindly consult us online so that we can get your detailed history and prescribe you accordingly
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
It seems to be mix of fungal infection and frictional dermatoses. Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management.
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Lucknow
Sounds like fungal infection
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consult online with photos for proper evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Raina Arora
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Ajmer
It could be either frictional dermatitis or fungal infection. Both have completely different treatment. You need to consult a dermatologist only then the diagnosis can be established
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
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9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultation and discuss in detail’s
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Dr. Amandeep
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6 yrs exp
Khanna
Will improve with medication
Consult online for further management
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