I'm Experiencing A Very Itchy, Red And Warm Rash On

Brief Answer:
Please upload a picture

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask A Doctor'

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern,

Kindly upload a close up picture of the rash so that I can comment upon better.

Regards

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Brief Answer:
Intertrigo

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Thanks for writing back,

Sorry for the delay in writing back,

I have reviewed the image you have uploaded. This looks like intertrigo. This is a condition which arises following the constant friction between the adjoining skin folds. This can get complicated with the growth of yeast or bacteria.

I would suggest you to do the following:
- Always keep the area dry and clean.
- You can buy 1% hydrocosrtisone cream OTC along with zinc oxide paint, as these are available without a prescription. You can apply both of them once you have washed and dab dry the area. Do not apply Hydrocortisone for more than 5 days.
- Do not use any irritants like perfumed soap. Cleaning the area with water is enough.
- Try reducing weight.
- You can also apply SUDOCREM which is a thick based cream. You can apply it over the area once the steroid course is over. This acts as a barrier and prevents further collection of sweat in the area.
- You may also require an application of clotrimazole and beclomethasone ointment for a weeks time if there is any fungal infection. Since this requires prescription, you can choose to go for this if there is no considerable cure from the above steps.

I hope this helps,

Please feel free to discuss further.

Regards

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