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Suggest Treatment For Large Rashes On Inner Thighs During Pregnancy
Question: HI there,
I have a large rash on each side of my inner thighs and I am 6 weeks pregnant. It started small like a purplish itchy bump on each side about three days ago. It is also oozing a clearish liquid. Rash is ONLY on inner thighs. No other symptoms seem to be occurring.
I have a large rash on each side of my inner thighs and I am 6 weeks pregnant. It started small like a purplish itchy bump on each side about three days ago. It is also oozing a clearish liquid. Rash is ONLY on inner thighs. No other symptoms seem to be occurring.
Brief Answer:
Change antibiotic after swab culture.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The oozing of clear liquid from the rash is suggestive of an infection in the area. At 6 weeks gestation, taking oral steroids for the rash are not usually recommended. If the rash is spreading then it is best to get a swab culture of the rash done and start with the appropriate antibiotic.
You can increase the frequency of topical steroid cream to 3-4 times a day. Be careful not to apply more than a pea size ointment on each buttock each time.
There is a topical antibiotic cream which might also provide benefits. This is referred to as mupirocin. This is a very good topical antibiotic that can be safely used.
* Avoid scrubbing your skin.
* Use as little soap as possible. Use gentle cleansers instead.
* Use warm (not hot) water for cleaning. XXXXXXX dry, don't rub.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Change antibiotic after swab culture.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The oozing of clear liquid from the rash is suggestive of an infection in the area. At 6 weeks gestation, taking oral steroids for the rash are not usually recommended. If the rash is spreading then it is best to get a swab culture of the rash done and start with the appropriate antibiotic.
You can increase the frequency of topical steroid cream to 3-4 times a day. Be careful not to apply more than a pea size ointment on each buttock each time.
There is a topical antibiotic cream which might also provide benefits. This is referred to as mupirocin. This is a very good topical antibiotic that can be safely used.
* Avoid scrubbing your skin.
* Use as little soap as possible. Use gentle cleansers instead.
* Use warm (not hot) water for cleaning. XXXXXXX dry, don't rub.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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