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A 23-year-old female asked:
i have dry itchy skin on my inner thighs i don't know what i should use for it.
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Antoanella Calame answered
Dermatology 19 years experience
See a dermatologist: It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.
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Dr. Thomas Riney commented
Pediatrics 37 years experience
try hydrocortisone and a nonscented moisturizer until you can see your regular md
Oct 22, 2013
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