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I'm 65 And Have Diaper Rash Symptoms. I Don't Wear

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Posted on Thu, 11 Jul 2019
Question: I'm 65 and have diaper rash symptoms. I don't wear them. But after soft bowel movements it get irritated externally. Itchy, sensitive skin- rash.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Intertrigo possibly

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You seem to have intertrigo which is inflammation of body folds. I suggest you to use a combination cream of topical antifungal e.g Clotrimazole 1% and a topical steroid e.g Hydrocortisone 1%, twice daily for a few days.

In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetirizine 10mg tablet once a day for symptomatic relief from itching.

Keep the area dry. Use an antifungal dusting powder.

Hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if you need any more help.

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I'm 65 And Have Diaper Rash Symptoms. I Don't Wear

Brief Answer: Intertrigo possibly Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You seem to have intertrigo which is inflammation of body folds. I suggest you to use a combination cream of topical antifungal e.g Clotrimazole 1% and a topical steroid e.g Hydrocortisone 1%, twice daily for a few days. In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetirizine 10mg tablet once a day for symptomatic relief from itching. Keep the area dry. Use an antifungal dusting powder. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if you need any more help.