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What Causes The Red Rash In The Arm Pits And The Groin?
My husband has a red rash in his armpits and also in the groin area. He is a diabetic. Is there anything he can do himself to clear this rash? Could it be a yeast infection? If so, what should he do? He is using baby powder to keep it dry and also aveeno lotion to stop it from itching, but it doesn t seem to be improving any. He takes Metformin and also some meds for his heart and Zocor.
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hi there.
1. yes ma'am, your husband concern is intertrigo most probable due to candidail yeast infection.
2. it will flare once our immunity is lowered.
3.diabetus is one of the main reason.
4.its a harmless and non contagious issue.
5. he can use lulifin cream once daily bed time for 30 consecutive days.
6. ask him to check his sugar levels and act appropriately.
this will help him
1. yes ma'am, your husband concern is intertrigo most probable due to candidail yeast infection.
2. it will flare once our immunity is lowered.
3.diabetus is one of the main reason.
4.its a harmless and non contagious issue.
5. he can use lulifin cream once daily bed time for 30 consecutive days.
6. ask him to check his sugar levels and act appropriately.
this will help him
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