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What Ointment To Apply On Waist Rash?
I have a rash around my waist at the level of my belly button. When I went to see my family doctor, she told me it was a waist rash. She made a appointment for me to see a dermatologist, however, the secretary called me to day my appt. is only in 4 months as the doctor is out of town. What over the counter product do I use in the meantime (cream or something else)?
Wed, 10 Dec 2014
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I will keep a possibility of Tinea corporis/Fungal infection. Fungal infections are quite common at this site/waist line.
Classically fungal infections presents as annular or circular patches with raised, red margin, central clearing and variable scaling. Itching is a prominent feature in fungal infections.
Since your appointment with your doctor is too far away, I would suggest you to try an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily at the site of the rash.
A fungal infection in should respond remarkably well to topical OTC antifungals. However, if the condition does not improve as expected I suggest you to review it with your dermatologist.
An OTC oral antihistamine e,g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching.
Regards
I will keep a possibility of Tinea corporis/Fungal infection. Fungal infections are quite common at this site/waist line.
Classically fungal infections presents as annular or circular patches with raised, red margin, central clearing and variable scaling. Itching is a prominent feature in fungal infections.
Since your appointment with your doctor is too far away, I would suggest you to try an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily at the site of the rash.
A fungal infection in should respond remarkably well to topical OTC antifungals. However, if the condition does not improve as expected I suggest you to review it with your dermatologist.
An OTC oral antihistamine e,g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching.
Regards
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