Question:
Does anyone have any remedies for rashes under belly
I was just wondering if there was anything that I can do to help relieve the pain from the rashes I get under my belly. Iknow this coes from the skin hanging, and it usually flares up about once month. Right now my skin under my belly and top of thighs where this skin hangs is bright red, and very sore. Any remedies to try would be appreciated. I have lost 150 bs in 7 months and still have about 100 to go, so PS is not the answer yet . Thanks for your help — shellyjoel (posted on October 23, 2004)
October 23, 2004
before I had surgery I use to use 'pure' corn starch worked great.
— star .
October 23, 2004
I say, see your doctor each and every time it happens to lay the foundation
for medical necessity for a panniculectomy
— **willow**
October 23, 2004
I use deodorant. Roll on deodorant. Soft and Dri or Lady Speed Stick Gel.
It works wonderful. Keeps you dry and free from 'gaulding'(that's what my
mothers calls it.)
— Sharon B.
October 23, 2004
I use A&D ointment (well the Wal-Mart version) and it seems to do well.
I tried deodorant but it broke out even worse. Just keep it clean and dry,
cornstarch would do it too. To be quite honest it's not much diffrent than
a diaper rash. I have 2 babies and that's how I decided to use the
A&D... it works...
— MF
October 23, 2004
Before surgery I used the Wal Mart brand of Gold Bond Medicated powder for
years. I used it at least once a day, but during the summer maybe 2 or 3
times daily. If the skin under my breasts or where my lower abdomen lapped
over stayed even a little moist, I began itching and breaking out almost
immediately. Based on that, I figured that I could stop using it after
surgery and begin documenting skin rashed for future plastic surgery--I
imagined that I would stay broken out all of the time. Well, I was wrong!
I haven't used the powder one time since my surgery on 5/25/04 and haven't
had even one hint of any break out--itching--or anything else. Now I am
wondering if I will stand a chance of getting approved for PS.
Terri
— greeneyes1961
October 23, 2004
Take pictures for documentation down the road, it will help with your
insurance to prove you need all that hanging skin removed. That said, I
use Monistat 7 yeast cream and I take a thin panty liner, fold it and stick
it under my hanging skin so that the two do not rub together. Your panties
will keep the liner in place. I live in Arizona so the heat is a everyday
problem, and I get yeast infections under the panni, in the belly button
and between my thighs and the best is the Monistat 7. My pcp did give me a
script for a spectatole cream, that does not work as well as the Monistat,
but the script cream is fantastic for documentation to present to the
insurance company. Also, I use Gold Bond Medicated Power between my legs
and in the croch of my panties to help keep the moisture down.
— cindy
October 23, 2004
The first thing you should do is use an antibacterial liquid loap, Dial has
some really nice scented ones, and the walmart brand is good too. Then I
would suggest using a hand sanitizer, it has alcohol and it will burn BUT
it will kill the bacteria that causes the rashes, Trust me I know I had a
grade 3 pannus and this is the only thing that helped me. I used
desiten,bactroban, rx from the doc... They helped but this was the best
treatment I found that worked for me. BTW use it in the shower so you
can wash it off if it gets to bad. Good luck, Rosemary
— wizz40
October 23, 2004
I use Walmart's brand of gold bond medicated. it works wonders for me.
— virginia R.
October 23, 2004
i read all the other replies. and they all sound pretty good. My personal
suggestion is to soak in the tub with a bubble bath made of Down dish soap
(it drys out the skin) Put warm chamomile tea bags on the area to help
soothe area. Next use some kind of A&D ointment with zinc oxide, often
used for diaper rash. Then just make sure you let it air out when you can,
when you lie down put a fan on it, it time allows of course. During the
day, are active times, put something over it like cloth bandages or a
hankerchief. I know it sounds like a lot, but I have used this techniques
onmy self under my boobs, and i have also used it on my son when he has
serious diaper rash. The key is to keep it clean and dry. Medicated
powder will help once it starts to go away.
— shylo0323
October 23, 2004
I tried many of the things suggested, the ONLY thing that finally worked
for me was cortisone cream...best of luck.Congrats on the fabulous weight
loss by the way
— Kathy S.
October 23, 2004
I got the "rash" about 1 month after surgery. I used Tinactin
then purchased another spray product for "jock itch" called TING
from Wal-Mart. I believe it is the same as Lotrimin. It contains 2%
Miconazole Nitrate. It worked wonders for me and completely cured the
"rash" in about a week. Hope this helps. Jeanette (8/25/04 Lap
RNY -42lbs)
— jnetk
October 23, 2004
Corn starch worked very well for me before surgery
— debmi
October 23, 2004
There are several things that work for me... applying straight cornstarch
after cleaning and drying the area works best for me.. and fastest. I
have also used yeast medications topically.Good Luck.
— Nonie
October 24, 2004
Hi Shelly,
I have found that the best thing to use is the Walmart brand of triple
antibiotic salve. It doesn't take much or a very thick coat of it but if
you get the type with a pain reliever it will take the pain away before it
actually clears up the rash.
I usually clean the area and when it dries put on a layer of the salve.
The pain goes away fairly quickly and overnight the rash will be much
better by morning. I also prefer the salve to the cream type.
Hope this helps.
— dumpling
October 24, 2004
Hi. I can sympathize with your problems. I found that Lotrimin cream or
Ammens powder will work. Both can be found at Walmart. Best wishes!
— JaimeO
October 24, 2004
I did and tried everything for this and I can tell you the best thing on
the planet is to buy yourself some baby wipes with aloe they even make a
generic kind wipe the area using about 1 or 2 wipes. Then next day it
should clear up do it a few times a day.
— Yankee
October 24, 2004
If it smells bad and is "Crumbly", it's probably yeast. First,
document it. My derma documented it several times during the first year or
so. The one thing you don't want to do is use powder, especially anything
with cornstarch in it. They feed the yeasties. The only thing that worked
for me til they day that bag was gone was the following. Wash, dry
thoroughly, apply a bead of anti-fungal, such as Lotrimin (or store brand)
found in the athlete's foot section. Do this 3X per day for a few days,
then 2X per day, then 1X per day, forever. If you feel any discomfort, back
up to 2-3X per day. The key is to wash each time. First you have to wash
them away, dry the area to make it not as nurturing, then apply the barrier
to make it inhospitable. I used powder, powder with cornstarch, straight
cornstarch..... what a mess. When I took it to the derma the first time,
the sores were open and bleeding. When I lifted the flap, the poor derma
almost backed thru the wall. "Yeast", she gasped out. I was
thankful she was able to help me keep it quiet.
— vitalady
October 24, 2004
I had a nasty problem with this too prior to panniculectomy. I found a
daily routine that took only about 3 minutes and it kept me cleared up all
the time. The first thing to do it to follow some of the other advice here
and get it cleared up. The 2nd thing to do is consider doing what I did.
Every morning after my shower I would lay down on my bed so my hanging
tummy would sort of slide up. I'd then use the blow dryer on warm setting
and use it to dry the skin under my tummy really, really good. Once dry
I'd use gentle spray deodorant from side to side. It was a quick and very
effective remedy. Hope this helps.
— ronascott
October 25, 2004
It sounds like a yeast infection. Gold Bond Powder or any anti-yeast
preparation will work really well. The powders are better than the creams.
Good luck!
— Kimberly D.
October 25, 2004
oh the wonderful world of rashes!! To help keep from flareing up, i usualy
use an antipersperant in a thin layer, and dust it lightly with gold bond.
i wear cotton undies, and change them frequently, especialy if i sweat a
lot. tylenol might help a little with the associated pain. when it kicks
up, i use miconazo, and dust with gold bond.word of advise though, see your
pcp and get it documentd... take photos and date them too... it will help
if and when you decide to have a panni done.
— mellyhudel
October 25, 2004
I have had good results treating and preventing rashes with athlete's foot
powder spray to the affected area. It treats yeast and keeps things nice
and dry.
— betseylovelace
October 26, 2004
The best remedy I have found is mixing Balmex (for diaper rash) with any
over the counter anti-fungal cream (usually an anti-fungal foot cream).
The Balmex helps sooth and heal the chaffed skin while the anti-fungal
cream clears the yeast. I have used it on many patients (and myself) with
excellent results. Best of luck to you!
— adeas
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