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Last night I started itching just below my pelvic area. I didn't realize I had a rash until a couple of hours later when I was getting ready for bed. The rash is is about 4 inches wide across my bikini line and about 1.5 inches long. It itches terribly, burns, and hurts. I have sharp, sudden pains that shoot through the area. It is a red, raised rash and it looks bumpy and appears to have almost a whitehead for each bump, but it all connects because it is swollen. It is very sensitive to touch. What could this be? And what would be recommended for treatment. I have been putting hydrocortisone cream on it, but getting no results of it going away and no relief for the itch.
There is no history of an insect bite and no signs of pain or enlarged nodes in the area. The rash just appeared out of no where. I did change detergents, but I do often and I didn't develope the rash anywhere else on my body. I just take birth control pills and have for several years, with no change in the medication.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
The cream is readily absorbed by the skin so just apply it sparingly. Also, you may want to ask your physician about the right dosage of the corticosteroid that you need to use. Medium to high potency corticosteroids with antifungal preparations may be the choice. Do not self medicate as this may only worsen the condition.
Is there no history of an insect bite?
Any signs of pain or enlarged nodes in the area?
The cream is readily absorbed by the skin so just apply it sparingly. Also, you may want to ask your physician about the right dosage of the corticosteroid that you need to use. Medium to high potency corticosteroids with antifungal preparations may be the choice. Do not self medicate as this may only worsen the condition.
Is there no history of an insect bite?
Any signs of pain or enlarged nodes in the area?
Yes, it is the Hydrocortisone 1%. I have only applied it 3 times, but it hard to keep on there since my clothing is touching it. I do not have a history of allergies or asthma. Fortunately, I am a very healthy person. I do shave the area frequently. I have never formed a rash before though.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
This may be a dermatitis or a fungal infection. But due to the abruptness of the rash, a contact or irritant dermatitis is more likely. The steroid may not readily relieve this after one application. You may ask your physician about the right dose of corticosteroid for your condition. You may need a higher dose for the rash. Hydrocortisone 1% , is this the cream that you are using? If yes, this is a low potency steroid cream.
Also, do you have any history of allergies or asthma?
Do you shave the area or use creams and lotions in the area?
This may be a dermatitis or a fungal infection. But due to the abruptness of the rash, a contact or irritant dermatitis is more likely. The steroid may not readily relieve this after one application. You may ask your physician about the right dose of corticosteroid for your condition. You may need a higher dose for the rash. Hydrocortisone 1% , is this the cream that you are using? If yes, this is a low potency steroid cream.
Also, do you have any history of allergies or asthma?
Do you shave the area or use creams and lotions in the area?
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