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I have theses scabs on both of my inner thigh they look ashy and like its pelling off and its getting close to my privet area any idea why it is and what can i do ? dont have sex ! just for a heads up?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Thigh scabs: Is it scabs which are usually healed bleeding lesions and dark/ hard or rash? Rash may be dry skin ( try Eucerin cream) , wear loose pants, may be candida/ fungus that may respond to topical clotrimazole , or eczema ( Eucerin/ others). f/u/ w/ MD

Answered 1/26/2021

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A member asked:

I have theses scabs on both of my inner thigh they look ashy and like its pelling off and its getting close to my privet area any idea why it is and what can i do ? dont have sex ! just for a heads up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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