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question:Hello, i have a problem in my inner thighs, I've had some problems in the past with rashes down there and my main problem is the smell. It's some sort of bad odor from my inner thighs to my testicles, no matter how much i scrub soap down there in a couple of minutes the smell comes back. What should i do? I'm 18 and i recently moved to Brazil, could it be this intense Brazilian heat?
answer:Hello and welcome to healthcaremagicI would keep a possibility of Intertrigo, which is inflammation of the body folds. There is superimposed candidal infection in most cases (Candidal Intertrigo). Clinically intertrigo presents as red, moist, scaly patches of skin on closely opposed body folds. Foul smell is mostly due to bacterial overgrowth.Closely opposing body folds e.g thighs/groin, axilla, submammary folds etc can trap sweat, heat and moisture, therefore making the area prone to Intertrigo, specially in those involved in strenuous physical activity.If I was the treating doctor I would have asked to use an OTC topical antifungal like clotrimazole cream, twice daily, regularly for 4 weeks.An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg tablet, once daily would help in symptomatic itch relief.An Antifungal dusting powder e.g clotrimazole dusting powder, would not only keep the area dry but also inhibits the growth of fungus/yeast thus preventing recurrence.regards
question:Hi Dr Grief. I am a 24 year old female and have a red elliptical behind my knee. It started off a a rash: all the elipse was red and ow, after a couple of weeks, the centre cleared out and the outside remained red, forming a ring.What could this be? Could it be related to stress?
answer:Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.It seems you are suffering from Tinea corporis, a kind of fungal infection.I would suggest you to consult your dermatologist for proper management of the condition.I usually recommend proper course of oral anti-fungal drugs like Fluconazole or Itraconazole along with anti-fungal cream like luliconazole for local application at bedtime. You can additionally use antifungal dusting powder containing sertaconazole during day time and a soap containing ketoconazole for rinsing of affected areas. Take oral antihistaminics for itching as required.Maintain hygiene over those areas and avoid wearing tight undergarments.Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health.Kindly spare some time to rate my answer and drop your valuable review at the following link: you require any further assistance in future, you can reach me directly through the above mentioned link.Thank youDr Hardik Pitroda
question:I'm seventeen. And lately I've been waking up with these burn mark looking things on my body. It started on my lower right leg with just one the the next morning on my uper right arm.. I think There's four I'm not sure... then I found one on my uper right leg and one on my left lower side of my back. What should I do?
answer:I sincerely think this needs to be properly examined by a qualified dermatologist.can be a small allergy to a rare blood disorder.pl visit a doctor.dr. sunil.XXXX.
question:I have been trying to conceive with my wife in our home for several months. We took a break and are about to start inseminating through a fertility clinic. Testing was completed and it was founded that everything is normal. We have decided to use HmG fertility injections in conjunction with IUI. I am curious as to what my chances are of getting pregnant during the first month?
answer:Hi, there is a good chance of getting pregnant with hmg injection and IUI. But the thing is that even if everything goes well, chance to conceive in one cycle is 10 to 15 percent only. So, try atleast 3 to 6 cycles of IUI. It will increase chances of your pregnancy. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo
question:what can be done for a woman of 90+ who is unable to get up in the night to urinate, she has adult nappies but has developed a stinging rash from the urine and since she is sitting down for most of the day this is extremely uncomfortable. Is there any product that will prevent the urine from attacking the skin?
answer:To prevent diaper rashes few precautions need to be taken. The best defence against irritation is to keep the area as dry and clean as possible.Clean the area with a soap free cleanser thoroughly and after drying it you can use a barrier cream containing dimethicone or other oils which can protect the skin from the action of the urine. Zinc oxide based ointments are also quite useful as it has both astringent and antiseptic effects, and it can soothe the area. In case of active irritation use a mild steroid cream ( eg. hydrocortisone) with an antifungal to prevent further spread or superadded infections.
question:I have a rash at the top of my butt that itches and burns. A few days ago it. Was just an abraised area between the cheeks, like a very shallow tear, but since has progressed into very small bumps and redness and it itches all day long. I keep the area clean and dry, I tried neosporin, but it seemed to aggravate the symptoms.
answer:Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM.It seems you are suffering from Tinea cruris and corporis, a kind of fungal infection.I would suggest you to consult your dermatologist for proper management of the condition.I usually recommend proper course of oral anti-fungal drugs like Fluconazole or Itraconazole along with anti-fungal cream like luliconazole for local application at bedtime. You can additionally use antifungal dusting powder containing sertaconazole during day time and a soap containing ketoconazole for rinsing of affected areas. Take oral antihistaminics for itching as required.Maintain hygiene over those areas and avoid wearing tight undergarments.Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health.Kindly spare some time to rate my answer and drop your valuable review at the following link: you require any further assistance in future, you can reach me directly through the above mentioned link.Thank youDr Hardik Pitroda