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Suggest Treatment For Rash On Upper Butt Cheeks During Pregnancy

I have a rash on both upper butt cheeks. They are small red bumps, but the whole area is a large circle. I also have similar red bumps on the lOwer side of my thighs. I am pregnant. I am not sure if this has anything to do with it, but it won't go away.
Thu, 27 Nov 2014
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

Judging from the description, this seems to me like a Fungal Infection/ Tinea Cruris; Annular or circular patches with central clearing and peripheral raised margins which may be broken at places or composed of bumps. I suppose it must be itchy too.
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.
Fungal infection is not specifically common in pregnancy but weight gain during pregnancy may be a contributory factor.
I would suggest that you may use an OTC topical antifungal clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for 4-6 weeks, regularly.
Oral antifungals may be avoided during pregnancy.
An oral antihistamine e.g hydroxyzine is safe in pregnancy and can be taken if itching is bothersome.

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Suggest Treatment For Rash On Upper Butt Cheeks During Pregnancy

Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic Judging from the description, this seems to me like a Fungal Infection/ Tinea Cruris; Annular or circular patches with central clearing and peripheral raised margins which may be broken at places or composed of bumps. I suppose it must be itchy too. 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. Fungal infection is not specifically common in pregnancy but weight gain during pregnancy may be a contributory factor. I would suggest that you may use an OTC topical antifungal clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for 4-6 weeks, regularly. Oral antifungals may be avoided during pregnancy. An oral antihistamine e.g hydroxyzine is safe in pregnancy and can be taken if itching is bothersome. Regards