Rashes

[Jewells70 19]

I've gotten a rash on each side under my breast recently in belly button due to button in pants sits there ow & under my 3rd belly (lol) ...any suggestions? I was daily & apply a & d ointment it need something to make it go away!!

[Jewells70 19]

Sorry for some reason I can't see how I type on new topics.

[Jewells70 19]

Oh,and I'm 32 lbs lighter ..sleeved 6-26-14.

[Texasmeg 568]

I had a rash in the same places after my surgery. It was angry red and felt like a burn. The dictor said it was yeast and had me use jock itch powder - it cleared it up. My regular doc said to use a blow dryer on low heat under your breasts after a shower to dry them better.

[BitterSweet* 835]

Most likely yeast / fungal infection. Use creams like Lotrimin or go in to your PCP and get prescription grade meds. Keep the area as clean, dry, and aired out as much as possible.

[Jewells70 19]

Thanks! Your suggestions lined up with what i thought. Sometimes we just have to post some up close & personal topics to get true feedback!!

[Texasmeg 568]

My doc said to use powder instead of cream to keep it dryer. Good luck!

[BitterSweet* 835]

@@Texasmeg, yes powders are great on unbroken skin. Yeast causes a lot of itching that people tend to scratch - thereby causing small tears or breaks in the skin. Anti-fungal powders would be a bad idea on broken skin, but they do work really well (especially under the breasts) to keep the area more dry.

[twk 4]

I got it too near my private parts, is that normal? i was sleeved aug 4th..

[BitterSweet* 835]

Absolutely! If the skin is not broken, anti-fungal powder works great. If you've scratched to oblivion and beyond, shower, use gentle soap, dry area very well (even use a blow dryer on a cool setting if you have to) and apply the anti-fungal cream / ointment at least three times per day. Yeast and fungus is very hard to kill, especially in warm, moist, dark areas like the private parts. Head to the doctor if it doesn't get better soon.

Edited August 15, 2014 by BitterSweet*