Yeast skin infection

[kcb7]

About 3 weeks or so after stopping antibiotics (Amoxicillin and Biaxin) I developed a flat, red,  and sometimes itchy rash on both breasts and my stomach. Sometimes I get shooting pains in my breasts. It has not spread from these areas. I thought it could be a yeast infection, so I started applying Lotrimin cream. I've used it for 7 days and the rash isn't any better.

Does this sound like it could be a yeast infection? Does the cream need longer to work? Of course I started reading on the internet and have scared myself silly because of the horror stories of the yeast that spreads throughout your entire body and kills you. Ah, the joys of Google!

Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be contact dermatitis, sweat dermatitis, heat rash or fungal infection. Wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soaplike dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical calamine lotion is very helpful .Application of mild steroid cream like dermacort also helps. For the itching please take some over the counter antihistaminic like Benadryl or Claritin. In case the symptoms persist then please consult a dermatologist.

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.

[kcb7]

I'll add that I also had the rash for a couple weeks before I started using the Lotrimin.