What helps a rash under belly fat?
What helps a rash under belly fat?
Treatment
- Wash the affected area with ketoconazole 1% shampoo, which is available from most drugstores.
- Use a hairdryer on a low setting to ensure that the area is completely dry.
- Mix equal amounts of clotrimazole 1% cream (or miconazole 1% cream) and hydrocortisone 1% cream and apply a thin layer to the affected area.
Why do I have a rash on my stomach?
Stomach rash may have many possible causes, including allergens (agents that cause allergies), infections, autoimmune disorders, or other causes such as stress.
How do you treat intertrigo?
To treat intertrigo, your doctor may recommend short-term use of a topical steroid to reduce inflammation in the area. If the area is also infected, your doctor may prescribe an antifungal or antibiotic cream or ointment.
How long can intertrigo last?
What are the clinical features of intertrigo? Intertrigo can be acute (recent onset), relapsing (recurrent), or chronic (present for more than six weeks). The exact appearance and behaviour depend on the underlying cause(s). The skin affected by intertrigo is inflamed, reddened, and uncomfortable.
Why do my skin folds smell?
Occasionally, long-standing intertriginous dermatitis may produce a musty smell. Intertrigo is diagnosed by visual inspection after eliminating infectious causes. Treatment involves the reduction of frictional forces, humidity, and heat in the skin folds. Intertriginous dermatitis can be infected by bacteria and fungi.
Why does my under belly smell?
The most common cause for a belly button smell is poor hygiene. All areas of the body need to be washed regularly to stay clean and healthy. Skin is home to trillions of bacteria, which develop naturally and are usually harmless. The belly button has folds of skin that provide a place for bacteria to grow.
How do you stop body odor from skin folds?
Shower at least once daily. Use soap or shower gel and lather up thoroughly, especially in areas prone to B.O. In especially hot, humid areas, a twice-daily shower may be in order, but using a washcloth to wash just your armpits, groin and skin folds is effective as well.
Why do I smell down there even after I shower?
Bacterial vaginosis This infection is caused by an overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. Symptoms may include a strong, fishy odor and a thin, gray discharge. Poor hygiene Not bathing or showering regularly can lead to inflammation of the vaginal area, which can cause vaginal odor.