What Does A Localized Rash On The Left Side Of My Rib Cage Indicate?

Posted on Sun, 21 Jan 2018

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Question : I have a localized rash on my left side where my rib cage is. It is not
itchy or burning.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Intertrigo or ringworm infection, topical antifungal

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at Healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it seems to be either intertrigo which is inflammation of the body fold or ringworm infection.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream or miconazole cream on the affected areas twice daily for 2 weeks.
This should help in improving the rash.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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