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What Causes Irritation Under The Stomach Pannus?

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Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2015
Question: I have a red irritation under my stomach pannus. I have treated it with first washing and then rinsing well with hydrogen peroxide. I have been applying an OTC 1% hydrocortisone anti-itch cream. It's a little better but is not going away. I have some samples of Topicort (Desoximetasone) 0.05%. I can't afford to get OTC fluticonazole or something like Nystatin powder and my copay insurance is $50.00. I am 80 years old and my medications include metoprolol tartrate 100 mg (50 mg a.m., 50 mg p.m), hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg, lisinopril 40 mg, methimamazole 10 mg q.d. I had a ventricular bleed 10 years ago with no lasting side effects (I had ventriculostomies). I wear a Pacemaker because of irregular heart beat with sinus pause. At 80 years of age my doctor says I have a 70-year-old body and I do have good health. I am seldom ill, no colds, no flu, no aches or pains in my bones, no back problems. The last bone density I had had IMPROVED (doctor had to check on that to make sure it was correct. My complaint right now is this rash. I do take care of personal self very well. My weight is 161 and I am 5'-1". I'm dismayed at my weight (I should be about 135). I have tried various diets -- the thing I do not understand is that I NEVER gain any more weight. I absolutely do not overeat, do not eat beyond 6 p.m. at night, am consciencious with food selections and follow a Mediterranean diet. My weight remains constant. That has caused me to have a medium size pannus and that is the reason for this note. Thank you. I would like a recommendation as to what type of powder or cream I can use to correct this condition.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

In skin conditions,physical examination is essential for diagnosis because the treatment will depend upon the right cause.
It would be really helpful if you could send a picture of the rash so I can give you a better judgement.
It is possible to be eczema and it may need some stronger steroid cream and in this case you could use the Desoximetasone twice a day for 5 days.Apply only a thin layer of cream.
If the rash doesn't seem to go away ,it might be a fungal infection and need an antifungal cream (miconazol ,clotrimazole or ketoconazole topical) that can be found otc as Nizoral,Monistat ,Lotrimin.

Hope it helps.
Let me know if you can send a picture.

Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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What Causes Irritation Under The Stomach Pannus?

Brief Answer: detailed below. Detailed Answer: Hello! Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I read carefully your query and understand your concern. In skin conditions,physical examination is essential for diagnosis because the treatment will depend upon the right cause. It would be really helpful if you could send a picture of the rash so I can give you a better judgement. It is possible to be eczema and it may need some stronger steroid cream and in this case you could use the Desoximetasone twice a day for 5 days.Apply only a thin layer of cream. If the rash doesn't seem to go away ,it might be a fungal infection and need an antifungal cream (miconazol ,clotrimazole or ketoconazole topical) that can be found otc as Nizoral,Monistat ,Lotrimin. Hope it helps. Let me know if you can send a picture. Kind regards, Dr.Rovena Murati