What could be done to manage small rashes on the belt line?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have a small rash on my belt line that has been there for a number of weeks. It is red, inflamed, and bumpy. It tends to itch a lot. It is not ring-shaped, more like a razor burn. I take Roaccutane, Aropax, and Valtrex. Please find the image.

Answer 1

Hi,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

I have viewed the file (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is a common site for fungal infection and frictional dermatitis. I suggest you take tablet Levocetirizine 5 milligrams orally at bedtime to reduce the itching. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines with their consent. I would still suggest you first apply antifungal creams topically for two weeks and look for improvement rather than applying steroid as a first choice.

Clotrimazole 1 % cream once a day.
Luliconazole 1 % cream once a day.

If there is no improvement after two weeks, consider the application of Momate cream twice a day (Mometasone furoate).

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