Groin infection

Everyday living
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Hi folks - I have quite an annoying groin infection (jock rot) shower regulary, dry properly, apply a medical talc powder etc and have tried sudacreme - was at the GP previously and they said it was skin tags. Using google Dr this can be more prevalent in folks with a compromised immune system - just wondering, if any of you guys out there had issues with sweat rashes or whatever - TIA

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I hadn’t heard that, but had heard that skin tags can thrive when there’s insulin resistance or other signs of metabolic trouble like higher-than-fashionable BP, waist measurement etc. Which means most of us of a certain age of course… :slight_smile:

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Guess that all adds up to be fair - thanks for that - will ring gp and see what they say again

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When I first saw your post @Redman I thought what has that got to do with MS. But I read on and then thought - oh crap ! I have two skin rashes in the last few weeks in that area but didn’t relate it to MS at all.

Just bloody brilliant hey !

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Had issues with sweat rashes my whole life.

Cool showers, thorough drying - sometimes using paper kitchen towel after towelling off, or using the hair dryer on a cool setting to be absolutely dry before applying talc.

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Thanks - much appreciated

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Try a hydrocortisone cream 1% w/v. Has worked for me in the past.

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If they’re saying it’s a sweat rash why hasn’t the doctor prescribed an anti fungal cream like canastan , you may find the talc is just feeding the fungal infection . Sudacrem will feed it, as it’s to greasy and won’t allow the skin to breath. Try to wear cotton underwear, rather than synthetic material.

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GP prescribed anti fungal cream that seems to be working - thanks

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That’s a relief for you, hopefully it will soon ease those symptoms for you.

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Hi redman,

Im on ocrevus and had the exact same problem , never had it beforehand , also infections in the armpits and behind my knees.

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