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WHat Does A Itchy Rash On Waistline Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 9 Dec 2014
Question: Im having troubles lately with a waistline rash that comes and goes. It starts at my waistline and goes down to the start of my pubic hair. The itch is mainly mild but the irritation has its good days and bad days. Sometime its very red and some days its a light pink. Nevertheless the irritated area has a red ring around it that would remind one of ringworm. Somedays the ring isnt very defined and other days it is and associated with an itch. Lately ive been noticing small dime sized pieces of flaked dead skin and this usually on the more calm days with little or not itch and irritation. If i scratch the itch it feels great for minutes until the irritation flares from scratching then it becomes a total discomfort, and might i add, its quite an eye sore to look at. Any knowledge on this would be greatly appreciated!! This is something i hope to be able to get rid of immediately as long as over the counter supplies will suffice in your opinion. Thank you very much!
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Likely it is a Fungal Infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query and I have understood it

Judging from the description, this seems to me like a Fungal Infection/ Tinea Cruris. Itchy, scaly/flaky patches and peripheral raised margin.
The location too seems to suggest that it is most likely a fungal infection. Fungal infections are common at sites such as waist and pubic region.

-Can you upload a picture so that I am able to have a look at and be more sure about the diagnosis?
-How has the rash responded to OTC antifungal, clotrimazole 1% cream, that you have been using?
-How long you have been using this cream?

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (26 minutes later)
Unfortunately Dr., I seem to only remember to use the creme at a time of flare-up in irritation.. The photo i have taken is of my right side waistline and upper right hip. It seems that im having complications in sending the photo, is there an email address i can send it to? Copy and Paste method isn't working from my XXXXXXX device oddly enough.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Upload Pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

To upload a picture you need to go to the Reports Section OR else you may also mail the pictures at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line as "Attn Dr. Kakkar".
Make sure that you upload a clear digital photograph of the affected area.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (20 minutes later)
The photo shows delivered.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Tinea Cruris; Oral+topical antifungals

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

I have reviewed the photograph.
This seems like Tinea/ Fungal infection
I would suggest you to use an OTC topical antifungal clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for 4-6 weeks, regularly.
If I was the treating doctor I would have also started you on one of the Oral antifungals e.g either Fluconazole Or Terbinafine. Oral antifungals are more effective specially if the area of involvement is extensive such as this.
Oral antifungals are prescription drugs.
An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching.

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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WHat Does A Itchy Rash On Waistline Indicate?

Brief Answer: Likely it is a Fungal Infection Detailed Answer: Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query and I have understood it Judging from the description, this seems to me like a Fungal Infection/ Tinea Cruris. Itchy, scaly/flaky patches and peripheral raised margin. The location too seems to suggest that it is most likely a fungal infection. Fungal infections are common at sites such as waist and pubic region. -Can you upload a picture so that I am able to have a look at and be more sure about the diagnosis? -How has the rash responded to OTC antifungal, clotrimazole 1% cream, that you have been using? -How long you have been using this cream? Regards