What Can Be The Itchy Rashes Below My Belly During Pregnancy?
presently I am 10 weeks pregnant and about 7cm below my belly botton i've noticed a rash. It's red clusters of tiny buttons that group together in a rash. It's very itchy and blisters when I scratch it. Can you possibly diagnose and recommend something?
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This seems like a Fungal Infection/ Tinea Cruris; patches of Tinea usually start as bumps which tend to expand and coalesce to form a peripheral raised margin with central clearing. Itching is common in fungal infections. The location too seems to suggest that it is most likely a fungal infection; fungal infections are common at sites such as waist and pubic region. I would suggest you to use an OTC topical antifungalclotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for 4-6 weeks, regularly. Oral antifungals may be avoided during pregnancy. An oral antihistamine e.g hydroxyzine is safe in pregnancy and can be taken if itching is bothersome.
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What Can Be The Itchy Rashes Below My Belly During Pregnancy?
Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic This seems like a Fungal Infection/ Tinea Cruris; patches of Tinea usually start as bumps which tend to expand and coalesce to form a peripheral raised margin with central clearing. Itching is common in fungal infections. The location too seems to suggest that it is most likely a fungal infection; fungal infections are common at sites such as waist and pubic region. I would suggest you to use an OTC topical antifungal clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for 4-6 weeks, regularly. Oral antifungals may be avoided during pregnancy. An oral antihistamine e.g hydroxyzine is safe in pregnancy and can be taken if itching is bothersome. Regards