Rash under stomach apron

I used to get that kind of rash a lot before my tummy tuck and i know this sounds gross, but, it has to stay dry so if you can get some gause or even paper towels, to put there to keep there area seperated that will help and I agree with the others go to the dr and have it documented so you can get an insurance paid tummy tuck.

Krista:

I used to get them when I was heavier, but not so much now. You really need to keep it as dry as possible as much as possible.

I would wash the area very well and dry very well by dabbing - not rubbing - then apply Gold Bond powder. I did that a couple of times a day and the rash would clear up.

One of the best OTC meds for this is Lotriman AF.  Don't get the store brand equal.  Get the real thing, for some reason there is a difference.  You can also get an antifungal script from your doctor.  I get this when it's hot and Lotriman has worked better than anything. 

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I suspect you made it worse with the polysporin.  That is an antibiotic, I'm guessing you have a fungal infection.  By killing off any good bacteria with the antibiotic cream you are allowing the fungus to grow like crazy.

Make very sure you wash the area well with soap and water to get rid of any polysporin and treat it like a fungal infection and it should clear up in a day.

I used to get rashes on my leg by the groin area a lot and the doctor suggested using a blow dryer to completely dry, it's quick and gets things very dry. A towel is already wet and doesn't completely get you dry. No problems since using a blow dryer. Just a suggestion.

Hi Krista, just wanted to suggest to you what I use  every day, after I shower, I towel dry very good and then I use Anti-Perspiriant like sure or secret, solid roll-onand I use it all under the apron and under my breast and any I have folds of skin and I never have any rashes,  Hope this works for you  Carolyn

I actually have a solution for you...I think. 

Hopefully they have it in Canada, but look for a liquid Anti bacterial soap called Hibaclens.  Use if for all the dark and damp spots, i.e. underarms, under breasts, stomach apron and girl parts.  It will keep you from getting these rashes and if you've ever had issues with boils or clogged pores in these areas it will keep you from getting those as well. 

In the meantime use a medicated powder and keep the area dry.  If you use the Hibaclens regularly and keep those areas dry it shouldn't happen in the future. 

By the way, if you are considering plastics someday you should take a picture of the rash or better yet, have a doctor do it and document the outbreak.  It's my understanding that these kinds of health problems will help if you are making a case for insurance.

Take care!

Lisa O.

No, this would not be a good idea.  She has a fungal infection.  On the skin there is a natural balance of bacteria/fungus.  If one gets out of whack so does the other.  She doesn't need to kill the "good" bacteria, she needs to kill the "bad" fungus.  An antibacterial would kill off any remaining good bacteria and the fungus will get worse.  The bacteria keep the fungus in check and the fungus keeps the bacteria in check.

She needs an anti-fungal, not an antibacterial.

Hydrocortisone will relieve the symptoms, not fix the problem.

DITTO this advice.

Poor Krista! Sounds like a yeast infection and that has to be cured before you use the powders and lotions. They can help prevent it but once you've got the infection you need to use an anitfungal to get rid of it. Anything you would use for a vaginal yeast infection should clear this up. Then as a preventative use the powders and a nurse once told my mom (who constantly had infections from her diabetes) to take pieces of cotton fabric and lay them in the area to help absorb the moisture and swap them out often. Good luck I know this is miserable!