Skin rash

[Mizzbossy]

I went to the doctor for for a skin rash on my side and also on the genital area, the rash would be dry and flaky, I originaly thought it was a infected  hair pump.  The doctor told me that it was a fungus and gave me a sample of a steroid cream but it didn't help at all.  The rash would come and go, and when it comes it sometime itch, but I seem to notice that it comes when I seem to be worried about different things that is going on in my life.  Can this be stress affecting this rash to reoccur? Please advise.


This discussion is related to rashes around the gential area.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It could be eczema, sweat dermatitis, allergic reactions or eczema.

You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene .

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema

Let us know if you need any further information.

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for the symptoms and a proper clinical examination.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.