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Heat Rash - Home Remedies
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Heat Rash - Causes
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I get heat rash constantly in my groin area between the crease in my legs and my testicles. I have tried medicated powder and sprays to alleviate it, but, it keeps returning. I can go a few days and it gets better with medicated powder or a spray and then it will return.