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I have a rash in my inner thighs. It doesnt appear to be

 
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I have a rash in my inner thighs.
It doesn't appear to be spreading.
at first I thought it was a heat rash as I have gained a little weight and my inner thighs do rub together more, but after using over the counter cream it still is there after a week.

it hasn't spread to my genitals it is just the inner thigh.

could this be a STD?

could it be a heat rash?

any other thoughts?

 

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Gender: Male
Age: 33
State/Country: Virginia

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Open to air when possible

keep dry

A+D Ointment daily after my morning shower every day for the last four days

Submitted: 1019 days and 3 hours ago.
Category: Health
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Expert:  Dr. Saha replied 1019 days and 3 hours ago.

Hello,

How long are you having this?

Is it on both sides?

How is its appearance?

What treatment did you take?

Did you have any other symptom or previous illness?

Thank you.

Customer replied 1019 days and 3 hours ago.

Have had for about 10 days

 

yes on both sides

 

redish skin, looks like broken blood vessles under the skin about 1/8 inch diameter, no raised bumps

 

from top of the inner thigh it goes down about 2 1/2 inches

from fron to back about 5 inches

 

I used A+D ointment for the last four days, applying after morning shower

 

no other symptom

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Expert:  Dr. Saha replied 1019 days and 2 hours ago.

Hello,

The red rashes in inner thighs are most likely due to fungal infection which is known as intertrigo.

It does not appear to be STD.

It usually occurs due to sweating or moisture, specially in warm weather.

Sometimes bacterial superinfection may occur.

An examination by doctor will help to reach the diagnosis.

Keep area dry and cool.

Use cotton and loose underwear.

You can need antibacterial and or antifungal cream.

You can apply otc antifungal cream like lotrimin or lamisil till you see doctor.

I hope this information will be helpful.

 

Please ask if you need any clarification.

 

Thank you.

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