Rash on Stomach

I had a small rash on my waist line a week ago, but it went away.  I then started tanning this week(I have tanned before)and after my second time at the tanning bed I have a rash around my belly button and waist line area.  The rash does itch. I have worn the jeans that I was wearing before this rash started.  I have also tanned before as well.  I have been applying Hydrocortizone creme to the area to help the itching.  What could this be?

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

Ally:

Not sure, Ally.  Some peple get rashes around their belly button from nickel in jeans clasps.  Do you get rashes from jewelry?

Of course, it may be just irritation and/or sweat.

Try the hydrocortisone and see.  If it goes away, fine.  If not, show a doc.  I doubt that tanning is directly involved, though.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff

[trinity]

I had a rash develop after I went indoor tanning upon returning from Brazil.  I went to a dermatologist and after taking Claritin, psorcon cream and some other pills, the rash essentially went away leaving white spots.  I felt safe to go tanning again.  Spoke too soon b/c immediately after the 15 minute tan, the rash broke out on my stomach again.  I've been tanning for over 6 years and have never seen a breakout like this.  It still remains a mystery as to why it's been months and I am still not in the clear.

[trinity]

I had a rash develop after I went indoor tanning upon returning from Brazil.  I went to a dermatologist and after taking Claritin, psorcon cream and some other pills, the rash essentially went away leaving white spots.  I felt safe to go tanning again.  Spoke too soon b/c immediately after the 15 minute tan, the rash broke out on my stomach again.  I've been tanning for over 6 years and have never seen a breakout like this.  It still remains a mystery as to why it's been months and I am still not in the clear.

[trinity]

I had a rash develop after I went indoor tanning upon returning from Brazil.  I went to a dermatologist and after taking Claritin, psorcon cream and some other pills, the rash essentially went away leaving white spots.  I felt safe to go tanning again.  Spoke too soon b/c immediately after the 15 minute tan, the rash broke out on my stomach again.  I've been tanning for over 6 years and have never seen a breakout like this.  It still remains a mystery as to why it's been months and I am still not in the clear.