
Suggest Treatment For Itchy Reddish Bumps Near Belt Line

Question: I have these itchy reddish bumps right on my belt line ...
What is the best way to treat them and also is this something that can spread to other areas ?
What is the best way to treat them and also is this something that can spread to other areas ?
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query and photograph.
You have developed fungal infection.
The area of groin around waist line is very moist and is prone to develop these infections.
Treatment can be with oral antifungals as well as with topical antifungals.
Various antifungal powders like candid, fungicide etc are available.
These can help reduce the moisture as well as control the infection.
Please dont use any steroid, it can worsen your condition
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Wishing you good health,
Thank you
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query and photograph.
You have developed fungal infection.
The area of groin around waist line is very moist and is prone to develop these infections.
Treatment can be with oral antifungals as well as with topical antifungals.
Various antifungal powders like candid, fungicide etc are available.
These can help reduce the moisture as well as control the infection.
Please dont use any steroid, it can worsen your condition
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Wishing you good health,
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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