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What Causes Rashes Occasionally On The Belly Flap?
I am type 2 diabetic .occasionally I would notice a rash in bet skin fold on my belly lose to I guitar a What causes the rashes that I occasionally get on my belly flap .i usually don t treat it goes away on its own but it bothers me ( overweight type 2 diabetic )
Mon, 15 May 2017
Hi there
Thank you for your question.
This rash is caused by candida, a fungal infection. This infection is common in diabetics and also occurs in moist areas such as skin folds.
The treatment includes topical antifungals ( clotrimazole ) and if severe oral antifungals ( fluconazole or itraconazole). You would need a prescription for the oral medication but the cream to apply is usually sold over the counter.
If you control your sugar levels, the rash will occur less frequently.
Keep well.
Thank you for your question.
This rash is caused by candida, a fungal infection. This infection is common in diabetics and also occurs in moist areas such as skin folds.
The treatment includes topical antifungals ( clotrimazole ) and if severe oral antifungals ( fluconazole or itraconazole). You would need a prescription for the oral medication but the cream to apply is usually sold over the counter.
If you control your sugar levels, the rash will occur less frequently.
Keep well.
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