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Slightly Itchy, Pale Red, Blotchy Rash On Cleavage, Reoccurring And Spreading. Home Remedy?
Hello,
I have a minor slightly itchy, pale red, blotchy rash in my cleavage. I have had it for a while, but would come and go, and now I have it but it is spreading up a little higher than before. I am also starting to notice some dry skin coming off which didn't happen before. It's not too itchy, just annoying. My gynecologist saw it on Thursday and said it is probably just a yeast infection, and said I should see a dermatologist. I am wondering if there is anything I can do at home so that I dont have to hunt down a dermatologist in NYC.
Thoughts?
I have a minor slightly itchy, pale red, blotchy rash in my cleavage. I have had it for a while, but would come and go, and now I have it but it is spreading up a little higher than before. I am also starting to notice some dry skin coming off which didn't happen before. It's not too itchy, just annoying. My gynecologist saw it on Thursday and said it is probably just a yeast infection, and said I should see a dermatologist. I am wondering if there is anything I can do at home so that I dont have to hunt down a dermatologist in NYC.
Thoughts?
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Hi,
Welcome and thanks for posting your query to HCM.
It appears from your problem that you are having fungal infection of the area. For the remedy part
1. Do sitz bath of the area ( luke warm saline water in bath tub and sitting for 5-10 minutes) two time a day
2. Change your undergarments two times day
3. Keep yourself away from hot and humid environment
4. Apply antifungal dusting powder 2-3 time /day
5. Do not scratch or rub the area and maintain local hygiene
If your problem is not soled by above measures then can take topical antifungal such as sertaconzole or oral antifungal tablet with guidance of your doctor.
Hope the information will help.
Dr Sanjay K Kanodia
MD ( Dermatology and STD/ Venereology)
Welcome and thanks for posting your query to HCM.
It appears from your problem that you are having fungal infection of the area. For the remedy part
1. Do sitz bath of the area ( luke warm saline water in bath tub and sitting for 5-10 minutes) two time a day
2. Change your undergarments two times day
3. Keep yourself away from hot and humid environment
4. Apply antifungal dusting powder 2-3 time /day
5. Do not scratch or rub the area and maintain local hygiene
If your problem is not soled by above measures then can take topical antifungal such as sertaconzole or oral antifungal tablet with guidance of your doctor.
Hope the information will help.
Dr Sanjay K Kanodia
MD ( Dermatology and STD/ Venereology)
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