What could be the itchy skin rash that started on thighs and is spreading now?
Patient: My fiancé has an itchy skin rash that started on his thighs and is now on his upper arms and forearms. He hasn't gone to see a doc due to having no Insurance. What could this be? I'm in the process of rehashing all our clothes in different detergent. Taking an antihistamine seems to help. Doctor: Hi,I can understand your concern for itchy skin rash that started on thighs and is spreading now. There can be multiple possibilities of the dark brownish pigmented spots and it requires a close physical examination to diagnose the exact entity of the problem.In my view correlating with the facts you have provided it appears to be fungal infection of the area.I suggest you to meet a dermatologist to for proper therapy. In between you should wash the area properly. If I were your dermatologist then presumptively would have preferred to apply an antifungal cream such as clotrimazole or miconazole. You can take an antihistamine such as loratadine for once a day if itching is present.Do not try to pinch, pop or squeeze the area as it may cause secondary infection of the area.All the best