Question 1

hi i am having red itchy rashes on the cleavage. i have heavy breast. doctor prescribed travocort cream. but it does not seem working and getting wors?

Accepted Answer

Request antifungal: Often, a steriod is not sufficient, as yeast is often involved. Especially if the rash is on the underside, where the breast folds onto the underlying skin. If this is so, you might request an antifungal cream, ointment, or powder, and see if this helps.

Question 2

i have a reddish rash in my cleavage. almost fishy odor, soggy, itchy. fungal or sweat related? treatment?

Accepted Answer

Guess fungal: From your description I would vote fungal infection. Try to keep the skin open to air and consider starting otc antifungal medications until you can get into your MD.

http://www.phaa.com/breast-fungus-treatment-itchy-fungal-rash-under-the-breast.htm

Question 3

i have itchy balls .?

Accepted Answer

See below: Likely due to too much moisture.  If there is no rash or ulcers, then practice good hygiene and wear breathable fabrics.  If there are any abnormalities on the skin, have it looked at by your doctor - it could be an infection.

Question 4

how to remove itchy bites?

Accepted Answer

Use antihistamines: Apply witch hazel, Hydrocortisone cream, and over the counter ant histamines.  If this does not get it under control see your doctor as there may be more to it.

Question 5

i am itchy when i get hot?

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That can occur: Especially if you sweat.

Question 6

my back is constantly itchy?

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Doctor can evaluate: A person with itchy skin over a large area, but no visible rash, can see his primary care doctor to see what the problem could be. If the skin is very dry, itching could result even without an obvious rash. Otherwise, the doctor might look for internal problems that can cause itching, such as drug side effects, liver disease, kidney disease, intestinal parasites, etc...

Question 7

why do i have itchy smelly scap?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Often time the sebacious glands in scalp can enlarge and become cysts.  If they leak it has a distinct odor.  See your doctor for a diagnosis.  Dandruff can also cause this as well as infected eczema from scratching or psoriasis.  You will need treatment for this.

Question 8

what can i do to stop the itchy?

Accepted Answer

: Vaginal itching and burning may be symptoms of either an infection or irritation of the vaginal tissue.  One of the common reasons for this is a yeast infection.   Treatment for yeast infections would include over the counter options like Monistat and prescription options.

Question 9

what could cause severe itchiness?

Accepted Answer

Itching: The first thing a physician does for itching is to take a careful history including asking about medications that may be causing the itch &amp; examine the skin to find a cause like dry skin, skin conditions, infections, or reactions. If none can be found, a systemic cause could be causing the itching. Several lab studies to look for diabetes, liver disease, kidney or liver disease, and lymphoma etc

Question 10

are there ways to manage itchiness?

Accepted Answer

Itchiness: There are many ways to manage itchiness, from topical creams to oral medications.  The best way to manage itchiness (pruritis) is to treat the actual cause.  I recommend seeing your doctor to establish a likely treatable diagnosis.

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Hi i am having red itchy rashes on the cleavage. i have heavy breast. doctor prescribed travocort cream. but it does not seem working and getting wors?

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