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How To Treat Obesity With Black Skin Folds And Lots Of Blackhead?
Doctor , I am 27 yrs old , and obese the body folds esp underarms and inner side of thighs have turned black and I get boils with pus too... also have a lot of black heads underarm n inner thighs n body folds ... any remedy for this... some times foul smel is also there
Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Hello,
Obesity may be a cause of intertrigo. Rash or irritant dermatitis in the skin folds is caused by increased temerature, moisture or by rubbing. Maintain your hygiene, take showers regularly or you may get a musty smell.
Wear loose fitting cotton clothes & clothes with moisture-wicking fabrics. Make sure the skin folds are not moist, you can use a blow dryer to help it stay dry.
It may get chronic if not taken care. You can apply 1% hydrocortisone cream topically in the area affected or apply zinc oxide ointment for relieve.
Visit ER, get clinically examined. A course of oral floconazone is effective. Gentle cleansing & moisturing will prevent regular recurrences.
Do regular walking, exercising or swimming. Cut on carbohydrate, oily junk food. Cut on extra salt intake & salty food. Cut on red meat, trans fat, refined flour & cheese. Take skimmed milk. Take veggies & fruits. Dry fruits & cereals. Consult a dietician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K
Obesity may be a cause of intertrigo. Rash or irritant dermatitis in the skin folds is caused by increased temerature, moisture or by rubbing. Maintain your hygiene, take showers regularly or you may get a musty smell.
Wear loose fitting cotton clothes & clothes with moisture-wicking fabrics. Make sure the skin folds are not moist, you can use a blow dryer to help it stay dry.
It may get chronic if not taken care. You can apply 1% hydrocortisone cream topically in the area affected or apply zinc oxide ointment for relieve.
Visit ER, get clinically examined. A course of oral floconazone is effective. Gentle cleansing & moisturing will prevent regular recurrences.
Do regular walking, exercising or swimming. Cut on carbohydrate, oily junk food. Cut on extra salt intake & salty food. Cut on red meat, trans fat, refined flour & cheese. Take skimmed milk. Take veggies & fruits. Dry fruits & cereals. Consult a dietician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K
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