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I have an itch on the folds of my legs. i don't know how to treat it to stop it.
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? Fungus: Most likely fungal. If so, probably itchy. If pain or skin breakdown or sign of infection, needs to be seen. Key is to keep area as dry as possible. Initially use Clotrimazole (lotrimin) 2/day x 10-14 days. See doctor if not improving in 5-7 days though.
Answered 6/24/2014
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