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Suggest Treatment For Red Rashes On The Lower Abdomen

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Posted on Thu, 22 Sep 2016
Question: I have what looks like a large rash on my lower abdomen under by belly button down about 4 inches and about 6 wide. . It's red and somewhat swollen. Rash is red and has not spread from that area. No itchiness and now tender to the touch. It started yesterday morning with pain on my right lower abdomen around an ovary. The pain spreads above 2 section sites and lower back. Hurts when and have to hold my stomach. No fever and Tylenol and or Ibuprofen doesn't help pain.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cellulitis. You need antibiotics for this!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this rash. I have reviewed the image and this is cellulitis. It is a bacterial infection of the skin. You need antibiotics and alcohol bandages for healing. I will suggest that you talk to your doctor about this. Stop Ibuprofen as this make rather make the infection worse. There are more potent pain medications but that will for sure require that you get a script from your doctor.

In all, bacterial infection. Stop Ibuprofen. Consult doctor antibiotics and potent pain medications.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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Suggest Treatment For Red Rashes On The Lower Abdomen

Brief Answer: Cellulitis. You need antibiotics for this! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this rash. I have reviewed the image and this is cellulitis. It is a bacterial infection of the skin. You need antibiotics and alcohol bandages for healing. I will suggest that you talk to your doctor about this. Stop Ibuprofen as this make rather make the infection worse. There are more potent pain medications but that will for sure require that you get a script from your doctor. In all, bacterial infection. Stop Ibuprofen. Consult doctor antibiotics and potent pain medications. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.