How do you treat a rash around your belly button?
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How do you treat a rash around your belly button?
Treatment: Use an antifungal cream such as miconazole nitrate (Micatin, Monistat-Derm) or clotrimazole (Lotrimin, Mycelex), and keep your navel clean and dry.
Why do I have red rashes on my belly?
Possible causes of a more serious stomach rash include: Allergies to food or medication: Allergic reactions to medications can happen when a substance that you’re allergic to comes in contact with your skin or enters the body through the mouth.
What does rash around belly button mean?
A belly button yeast infection is a fungal skin infection caused by a yeast called Candida. It causes a bright red, itchy rash in your navel area. Candida grow and thrive in warm, dark environments. Treatment includes creams, ointment or powders.
What does a yeast infection in your belly button look like?
Candidiasis in your belly button causes a red, itchy rash on your belly button and may also cause a thick, white discharge.
What does a shingles rash look like?
The blisters may look like chickenpox, but they are clustered together. The shingles rash can vary in color, depending on your skin tone. On darker skin, the rash may be pink, grayish, dark brown, or even purple. On lighter skin, it will be red.
Why do I have a rash around my belly button?
How do you treat a bacterial belly button infection?
Bacterial infections are usually treated with antibiotic ointments or creams. Fungal or yeast infections are also typically treated with antifungal powders or creams. These antibiotic ointments and antifungal creams can be purchased over the counter or online. Doctors may also prescribe specific medications.
How do I know if my belly button infection is fungal or bacterial?
If your belly button is “leaking” clear or colored discharge or blood, you may have a bacterial, fungal, or yeast infection. Crusty skin, strong odor, itching, and redness are also signs of infection. If discharge and crust stick around after you wash your belly button, you should see your doctor.
What does eczema flare up look like?
‘Flare-ups’ are when the eczema changes colour (becoming lighter or darker and, in pale skins, redder) or feel more itchy. This could be caused by an irritant, like itchy fabric, or another trigger – including allergies (see: ‘What are the different types of eczema?