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What Is The Solution For Recurring Rash On Abdomen Which Is Itchy?

I get a rash on my lower abdomin a few times a year and it itches like crazy, I have tried every over the counter med and even a prescription for excema (sp?) but nothing help until it just goes away on it s own. i also get it on my elbows at times. any advice?
posted on Sat, 5 Oct 2013
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Hi,

After reading your query it appears to be due to Fungal infection of the area which is quite common due to heat and humidity. Fungal infection of the skin is quite common due to infection and hygiene as well as most commonly due to diabetes.

If I were your dermatologist then would have prescribed clotrimazole cream or terbinafine cream over the affected areas under medical supervision. I suggest you to take antifungal tablet by mouth such as fluconazole 150 mg alternate days for 15 days.

If itching is present then you can additionally take antihistamine benadryl or loratadine by mouth.

To prevent the further spread maintain good hygiene wash it two times properly. Stay away from hot and humid climate.

Take care.
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What Is The Solution For Recurring Rash On Abdomen Which Is Itchy?

Hi, After reading your query it appears to be due to Fungal infection of the area which is quite common due to heat and humidity. Fungal infection of the skin is quite common due to infection and hygiene as well as most commonly due to diabetes. If I were your dermatologist then would have prescribed clotrimazole cream or terbinafine cream over the affected areas under medical supervision. I suggest you to take antifungal tablet by mouth such as fluconazole 150 mg alternate days for 15 days. If itching is present then you can additionally take antihistamine benadryl or loratadine by mouth. To prevent the further spread maintain good hygiene wash it two times properly. Stay away from hot and humid climate. Take care.