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Dealing with an inner thigh or groin rash? You’re definitely not alone. Rashes generally tend to pop up in places with a lot of moisture and lots of skin-to-skin contact, both of which your inner thigh and groin area have in spades.[1] Try not to worry, though—these rashes are easy to manage at home. Besides walking you through some simple treatments, we’ll also take a deep dive into what might be causing your inner thigh or groin rash. With a doctor or dermatologist’s official diagnosis, you can take specific treatment steps to help your rash disappear for good (and prevent it from coming back!).
Best Remedies for Leg Rashes
- Manage the itchiness with oatmeal baths, hydrocortisone cream, and/or antihistamines.
- Care for the rash at home by letting it air out and washing it carefully. Always pat the irritated skin dry after you wash it.
- Visit your doctor or dermatologist so they can officially diagnose your rash and help you come up with a specific treatment plan.
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- Whenever you hop in the shower, wash the skin with warm water and gentle soap before blotting it dry. Using this gentle soap, carefully wash the rash (without scrubbing) and rinse it off. Then, pat the skin dry with a clean towel rather than rubbing it.[45]Thanks
Warnings
- Never self-diagnose and treat the cause of your inner thigh rash without the help of a healthcare provider. Different skin issues may require vastly different treatment options—for instance, antifungal products are a popular treatment for jock itch, but you shouldn’t use them to treat pityriasis rosea.[46]Thanks
- Call your healthcare provider right away if your rash is painful, shows up quickly and spreads quickly, appears all over your skin, and/or doesn’t get better in 2 days.[47]Thanks
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