sore smelly neck

[jamie3333]

My husband is very obese both sides of his neck are really raw and smelly what can he washes it a couple of times daily and dries it well we've tried baby powder but it did'nt help any ideas

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to intertrigo or acanthosis nigricans. An intertrigo is an inflammation (rash) of the body folds.It most commonly occurs due to bacterial,viral or fungal infection. An intertrigo usually appears red and raw-looking, and may also itch, ooze, and be sore.

Please keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also ask him to wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical zinc oxide cream like Sudocrem, Desitin are very helpful(apply with a paper towel and not directly with hands).Application of mild steroid cream like dermacort also helps. If there is any itching then he can take some over the counter antihistaminic like benadryl or Claritin. In case the symptoms persist then antifungals may be needed. Please consult a dermatologist in that case.

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.

[teabugsmommy]

Sounds like yeast? Try a fungal foot powder. That is what I was told to try on the rolls of my chubby baby.