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Suggest Remedy For Rash
In recent days, I have developed a rash on the region on my back directly below my brassiere. Since I changed laundry detergents recently, and used a chlorine bleach as well...both of which I do not typically do, I wonder if I could be allergic to the chlorine bleach or detergent? If so, what are the best over-the-counter remedies to use? Should I try to dry it out (Ivy dry) or keep it moist (zinc oxide ointment)?
Fri, 30 Jan 2015
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Rash on your back could be due to an allergic reaction to laundry detergents or could also be due to a fungal infection.
Allergic skin rash can be treated with 1 % hydrocortisone ointment applied 2 times a day for 2 weeks.
Avoid chlorine bleaches as they dry the skin out.
Fungal infection needs to be treated with 1% clotrimazole cream applied twice a day for 2 weeks.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
Rash on your back could be due to an allergic reaction to laundry detergents or could also be due to a fungal infection.
Allergic skin rash can be treated with 1 % hydrocortisone ointment applied 2 times a day for 2 weeks.
Avoid chlorine bleaches as they dry the skin out.
Fungal infection needs to be treated with 1% clotrimazole cream applied twice a day for 2 weeks.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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