Q: Dr. Keller, I am an overweight teen and have noticed a 'stinky' rash in between my stomach rolls and inner thighs. I am beginning to exercise, and drink a lot of water. I am 14 years old and changing my ways. What can I do today about the smelly rash?
A: The most likely condition affecting your skin folds is intertrigo. This condition is common in areas of skin and skin folds with little air circulation, friction, moisture, and heat which leads to maceration (Maceration of the skin occurs when it is consistently wet. The skin softens, turns white, and can easily get infected with bacteria or fungi) and most commonly overgrowth of yeast that are normally on our skin.
A: The most likely condition affecting your skin folds is intertrigo. This condition is common in areas of skin and skin folds with little air circulation, friction, moisture, and heat which leads to maceration (Maceration of the skin occurs when it is consistently wet. The skin softens, turns white, and can easily get infected with bacteria or fungi) and most commonly overgrowth of yeast that are normally on our skin.
- You are on the correct path with proper diet and exercise to lose weight.
- It is important to keep the skin folds dry with absorbent powders and exposure to air.
- Use cotton or linen cloth to separate deep skin folds.
- Avoid tight fitting and occlusive clothing.
- Over the counter barrier creams with zinc oxide can help.
- At times, prescription medications are needed to help decrease both itching and yeast overgrowth.
But the key is keeping the areas dry.
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