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Thank you for your question. Common causes of rashes on the groin include fungal infection, eczema and intertrigo.
It is important to make the correct diagnosis as the treatment for fungal infection and eczema is very different.
As your rash has been very persistent, you can consider seeing your dermatologist/doctor to confirm the diagnosis. A fungal scraping can be performed to confirm or rule out the diagnosis of fungal infection if there is any doubt.
Hello M
Thank you for your question. I agree with Dr Colin. It is important to get the right diagnosis before proceeding with treatment.
Apart from applying topical anti-fungal cream to the groin area, you can also try to keep the area dry and wear non-occlusive clothing when possible. Mild steroid cream can also be added to help with the itch. Hope this helps!
Regards,
Dr Jiwei Wu
Thank you for posting a question. This is a complex question, which warrants proper questioning and examination by a qualified doctor. Any answer we give here will be difficult to answer your question with proper justice. Depending on your weight, 20mg of prednisolone is usually considered low dose and it is usually not expected to have these side effects especially when the course is so short as well. (perhaps you can consider to see a doctor to check if you have other medical problems) Most of your symptoms are non specific, and as such answers will probably be non specific as well.
Thanks for the question. Pityriasis rosea is a condition that typically presents with scattered red rashes on the trunk and arms and thighs which may be scaly. The face is often spared in this condition. There is a herald patch, often a larger patch that appears before the rest of the rashes, but this is not seen in all cases of pityriasis rosea. The face is also a very unusual site to get the herald patch. So overall, it is really difficult to comment if your rash is truly pityriasis rosea without seeing your rashes.
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