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Bumps and rash in groin area

I had been taking some pretty heavy antibiotics recently and started to noice a rash along my right groin in the fold between my thigh and genitals. (I've been off the antibiotics for a couple of weeks now). Initially, I ignored the rash, hoping it would go away but now, several weeks later, it is burning, itching, and it started appearing on my left groin area as well. I've tried Tinactin and Hydracortazone off an on for the past 2 weeks with little or no success. I'm taking a couple showers a day in an effort to keep the area clean, but it seems like I'm losing the battle.
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Antibiotic can cause a fungus. That is a prime area because of wetness and the heat of the body. Try Monistate cream for about 10 days to see if it will clear it up. You can use corn starch, dusting the area to help keep it dry. Get as much air as possible to the area to help it heal. Use sensitive skin (clear & free) laundry soap and bath soap that has no dyes and perfumes, wearing white cotten underware. Hope this helps. Desenex is good also, it has some different ingredients and it worked for me. Hope this helps. RJ
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I guess it would be helpful if I explain the symptoms better. I have a rash on one side, and on the other side I have about 6 little red bumps. It itches and burns, probably from me agitating it. Fungus? What should I use to treat? Should I take fewer showers? Thoughts?
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