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What Causes Itchy Raised Rash Under Belly Button?
Question: I have a severe itchy, raised rash under my belly,or the area where a bikini c-section would be between my belly and my pubic hair. It's extremely red. I've had it for 2 weeks. Tried medicated powder to keep it dry, as moisture collects there. I've tried bacitracian ointment, and now using anti-fungal ointment on the area. Nothing seems to be working.
Brief Answer:
may need to add a steroid cream
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
As you correctly thought, fungal rashes can be itching so using an antifungal cream is appropriate since it might be fungal but you may want to add a topical steroid cream to this.
Itching rashes can also occur due to dermatitis- irritation/reaction of the skin to some agent eg cream , soap, clothing material, belt
A topical steroid cream would decrease the inflammation of the area and would help to reduce the itching.
Hydrocortisone, a mild steroid cream, would be available over the counter.
If this is not effective then a stronger steroid cream would be needed but prescriptions are needed for stronger creams.
The anti fungal can be continued along with this in case there is a fungal component.
(if it appears somewhat circular, with raised edges then it is fungal, if not then dermatitis and only steroid cream needed)
If it is fungal , you should know that fungal rashes respond slowly to treatment with anti fungals, it can take 2 to 3 weeks for complete resolution
Summary: (1) if have typical fungal appearance then use antifungal along with steroid cream
(2)if does not then using only a steroid cream may be necessary
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may need to add a steroid cream
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
As you correctly thought, fungal rashes can be itching so using an antifungal cream is appropriate since it might be fungal but you may want to add a topical steroid cream to this.
Itching rashes can also occur due to dermatitis- irritation/reaction of the skin to some agent eg cream , soap, clothing material, belt
A topical steroid cream would decrease the inflammation of the area and would help to reduce the itching.
Hydrocortisone, a mild steroid cream, would be available over the counter.
If this is not effective then a stronger steroid cream would be needed but prescriptions are needed for stronger creams.
The anti fungal can be continued along with this in case there is a fungal component.
(if it appears somewhat circular, with raised edges then it is fungal, if not then dermatitis and only steroid cream needed)
If it is fungal , you should know that fungal rashes respond slowly to treatment with anti fungals, it can take 2 to 3 weeks for complete resolution
Summary: (1) if have typical fungal appearance then use antifungal along with steroid cream
(2)if does not then using only a steroid cream may be necessary
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
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