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Topic: Itchy skin rash

canefan17
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I suspect its yeast. If that's the case what are good options for ointments?

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Judie
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If it's a wet, sweaty area lotrimin powder can help. They also make a cream.

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hopingandpraying
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Gently wash the area, pat it dry, put anti-fungal cream on it (I get the generic brand from Wal-Mart or whatever store has generic because it's cheaper), then a layer of Desitin or A & D cream (used for children & also adults), then sprinkle with Caldesene medicated powder (can buy it at Walgreen's - it's in a pink plastic bottle).

Depending on where the rash is, you will probably have to re-apply the above-mentioned products every day until the rash is gone.

My son's pediatrician recommended this years ago and we have been successfully using it ever since when needed! It really works! Hope it helps you.

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Lymetoo
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If it's candida .. then the biggest help is from treating the source of the problem at the same time.

Diet
Probiotics
Anti-fungals

etc

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Judie
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Also, Lotrimin is similar to Desenex powder, but Lotrimin doesn't have added perfume if that's an issue.

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canefan17
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I found out it is Candida. And the rash/itch is on my bum.

Are there safe anti-fungal creams out there?

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Lymetoo
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Are you able to take Diflucan or Sporanox?

I doubt it will go away without it.

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lookup
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posted

Sunlight and fresh air will help the area. Even

if you have

to find a sunny place on the carpet inside the

apt/house.

Have a look at this site--a dilute external

application of borax (boron) which is an

anti-fungal, anti-parasite, etc.

http://www.growyouthful.com/remedy/borax.php#borax-external

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canefan17
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Lymetoo,
I can take diflucan. Yes.

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Lymetoo
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Call your doctor.

Yes, the borax would be a good try.

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canefan17
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Can I rub an OTC anti-fungal cream on my butt and if so... do I have to worry about absorbing it internally and having negative reactions?

After all the itchiness is inside my bum not on my cheeks [Smile]

Tmi I know. But who else can I ask on a Saturday

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Lymetoo
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I would go by what the label says. You may not be able to do that.

Go get some borax at Wal-Mart.

Be sure not to eat any sugar or eat fruit.

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canefan17
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So you just mix the Borax with water and then use a cotton ball or something to apply it?

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Lymetoo
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I guess??

You can also ingest it.. supposed to help many things.

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http://www.growyouthful.com/remedy/borax.php

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lookup
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"How to use Borax externally

Saturate water with borax crystals (ie keep

adding them to water until no more dissolve).

Apply the borax solution to the problem areas on

the skin, and surrounding hair and leave it on

without rinsing. It tends to cause drying, so

you may want to add aloe vera, jojoba oil or

lavender oil later."

ps don't inhale borax

http://www.growyouthful.com/remedy/borax.php

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