Itching & skin rash

[Shamshd]

I am 73 years old and coming to uk from a hot climate.

I am itching since a month now. The skin colour is also changed to pinksih/ reddish.

The itching first started around belly area and moved to the back. A week later this area cleared itself and skin scales came off. But the infected area continue to grow around chest / neck and arm pits.

I have used plenty of oils and Canesten cream. Oil gives me temporary relief.

Can anybody suggest what is this and what should I use for relief?

regards.

[Shamshd]

Thanks for the help.
The itching has now completely gone; however I've noted your prescribed solution in case if it come back.
Shamshad

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to sweat dermatitis or fungal infection. Most cases respond to over-the-counter products, which contain any of several basic ingredients: miconazole, tolnaftate, terbinafine,ketaconazole and clotrimazole. You can consult a pharmacist and get any cream or lotion containing these ingredients. Some of them are Lamisil, Monistat derm, Mycelex, and Nizoral.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.