i have been having this itching problem first under my breast is a rash it is very itchy. I ve been using rubbing alcohol and then anti itch cream for that but it never completely goes away. and it itches very much. then on my pelvic area or groin area right where i have a scare from my hysterectomy it is very itchy and now i am getting little red bumps. been doing same treatment as i am for my rash but it is not getting better it is driving me crazy the itch. please help what can i do?
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor I would keep a possibility of fungal infection. Closely abutting body folds e.g. finger webs, upper inner thighs, groin, maxilla, submammary folds etc. can trap sweat, heat and moisture, therefore making the area favorable for fungal proliferation. If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use a topical antifungal like either clotrimazole OR ketoconazole OR fluconazole cream, twice daily, regularly for 4 weeks. One such cream that you can use is Candid-B cream, twice daily for 4 weeks. For the thigh and groin area. I would also suggest an oral antifungal e.g. fluconazole 150\u00a0mg once weekly for 4-6 weeks for a more complete cure OR you can use terminating 250\u00a0mg tablet once daily for 4 weeks. An OTC antihistamine e.g. cetirizine 10\u00a0mg once daily would help you in symptomatic itch relief. An Antifungal dusting powder e.g. clotrimazole dusting powder can also be used throughout the summers, it would not only keep the folds Chat Doctor. General measures like loose fitting clothes, bathing twice during summers, weight loss and checking for blood sugar levels etc. go a long way in providing relief from recurrent fungal infection regards