Hi, i have rashes under my armpits n inner thighs for past 3 3.5 wks... my doctor had me on cephalexin but wasnt working.. so been using ketoconazole cream he prescribed but doesnt seem to be working.. any idea on what pther treatment or what the rash is?
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor I would keep a possibility of fungal infection/Tina FEDIS. This is because closely opposing body folds e.g. finger webs, thighs and groin, maxilla, submammary folds etc. can trap sweat, heat and moisture, therefore making the area favorable for fungal proliferation. The black powder like thing that comes off on scratching is actually dead skin/ epidermis. If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use a topical antifungal like clotrimazole/ketoconazole/fluconazole cream, twice daily, regularly for 4 weeks. State AF cream contains topical terminating+mometasone. I would rather prefer a plain antifungal like clotrimazole/ketoconazole/fluconazole because mometasone if used for too long can cause side effects like skin atrophy and striaeSince you are already using an Oral antifungal e.g. oral terminating once daily. I would suggest you to continue with it for 4-6 weeks for a more complete urban OTC antihistamine e.g. cetirizine 10\u00a0mg once daily would help you in symptomatic itch relief. Keeping the folds Chat Doctor. Regards