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Suggest Remedies For A Rash On The Abdomen Area

Posted on Mon, 12 Sep 2016

Question: I have a circular raised rash on my abdomen area. Center of rash not red. C shaped YYYY@

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Urticaria

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It's looking like urticaria an allergic reaction.
Take an antihistamine tablet like cetrizine and apply cortisone cream for immediate relief.
I would like to know few additional details.
1. Is there itch in these rashes ?
2. These rashes have developed gradually or you got all of them at once ?
Please answer the above so I can help you better.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 minutes later)

Was first on stomach area and spread to back & sides. Slight itch .

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use clotrimazole

Detailed Answer:
Hello
You have developed fungal infection.
It is common in folds of skin.
I treat such cases with an antifungal cream like clotrimazole to be applied twice daily for a month.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
Take an antihistamine if there is itch.
This should help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad