I have a terrible yeast infection in the folds of my legs and groin skin.   I am applying nystatin and triamcinolone ointments as well as taking augmenten and diflucan.   I just came down with hives on my hands, around my neck area, and possibly on my ears and head because they itch.   Am I doing something wrong?            Thanks, Kara
Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor with your medical concerns recently being having a problem with a red rash, possibly fungal infection, in your groin and in the folds of your arms. The first thing I recommend is that you stop using the Augmenting and the triamcinolone ointment. The Augmenting is an antibiotic and will kill off all the good bacteria and your skin allowing the fungal infection to grow unchecked. Normal bacteria on our skin helps protect from overgrowth of fungus. Also, Augmenting can cause more allergies and the recent rash with itching maybe allergy to Augmenting. The second thing is that the triamcinolone is a steroid, and it will also help the fungus grow. Steroids reduce immune response again allowing for the fungus to grow. Third keep the areas where you have a rash as Chat Doctor.  Fungus likes to grow in areas that are warm dark and moist. Fourth continue rifleman and statin powder or spray. These are antifungal medication and will help control the infection Hope I answered your question. Please contact us again with your medical questions or concerns