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My boyfriend is a bigger guy when he sweats and when his legs rub he gets ichy bumps and some around his pants line look almost like a ring worm???

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Itchy bumps: His itchy bumps may be hives caused by sweating or from friction by rubbing his legs in his pants. Taking benadryl (diphenhydramine) will certainly help

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

My boyfriend is a bigger guy when he sweats and when his legs rub he gets ichy bumps and some around his pants line look almost like a ring worm???

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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