yeast or fungal?!?!?!

[mehebert]

Hi guys,
I just started back about 6 wks & I've dropped 25lbs., BUT.........a lot more inches.....problem, now I have a lot of droopn skin and where skin meets skin......YUCK.........very red....I think it's either yeast or fungus...what do u think AND.....what over the counter solution cld I purchase?!?!?! Thanks in advance. Me

[not2late]

Re: yeast or fungal?!?!?!

You might want to see a doctor about this to make sure it really is fungus/yeast.

[neutronnorman]

Re: yeast or fungal?!?!?!

You might want to see a doctor about this to make sure it really is fungus/yeast.

"Ditto" Go see a doctor and don't second guess.

[mehebert]

Re: yeast or fungal?!?!?!

Thanks guys, will do........Me

[Wintersnow]

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I'm not a big believer in Doctors. They are the reason I got this way. They don't know everything. If you have med insurance then by all means go because the doctor can give you Nystatin and that stuff is worth it's weight in GOLD for curing that rash. If you don't then you need to look to the Candida section of this blog.

PS... I've got the Droopin too and it means we need to exercise.....

[msanjelpie]

Re: yeast or fungal?!?!?!

Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream helps a lot...

[mehebert]

Re: yeast or fungal?!?!?!

2 b Perfectly honest, I'm not go n 2 the Dr., unless it gets much, worse...it looks worse than ne thing....It's very red...doesn't hurt r itch...It has been very hot & humid here in southern LA, so I think I made a big mistake by using the dusting powder that goes with my perfume....I really think that cld also b part of it...4 now, I'm keepn it clean AND......DRY.....I was told by a dear friend 2 try Tinactin r other "fat roll", (yes, that's written on the can) powder sold over the counter.....I do want 2 once again thank all of u 4 your advice.......me

[pagliaccia]

Re: yeast or fungal?!?!?!

LA as in Louisiana? If so, I feel your pain on the heat and humidity! It's unreal right now. How long has the rash been there? Also, if you don't mind my asking, what are your starting, current, and goal weights?

[JulieB]

Re: yeast or fungal?!?!?!

Talc (baby powder) will help keep it dry. I use it when it is hot/humid to keep dry where skin touches skin. Are you sure it isn't a heat rash? If it is, hydracortisone (sp?) cream cures it nicely. If it is yeast/fungus though, be careful what you treat it with-you don't want to feed it I agree that keeping it clean & dry should help.

[mehebert]

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Yes, LA as in Louisiana........south of New Orleans.....that's about as south n LA as 1 can get....I'm not new 2 Atkins, I'm just startn over.....previously lost 52lbs in '04.....gained it all back.....I started bout 6wks ago @ 272lbs......now down @ 248 r 246.....I'm plsd....the rash just showed up yesterday...also takn cool baths rather than hot... we'll c.....will keep u all n4md......thanks again, me

[JulieB]

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Hey me...how are you doing?

[mehebert]

Re: yeast or fungal?!?!?!

update..........well the redness is gone after 2 days of using Zeasorb-AF (Miconazole Nitrate 2 percent) Super Arsorbent Antifungal Powder. Now it's just this ugly dark color skin, like a scar...I will continue with this...I'm having Lasik Eye Surgery Tues, 21st, so I'm somewhat nervous & can't be bothered w/this....I also have a prescription ointment called "Desonide Cream", 0.05percent.....this is a steroid cream....it does seem VERY dry, but as long as it continues a what I think is good course, I'll keep using the powder.....if I see it gets worse, then I'll go into Dermatitis Dr....will keep n4md.....thanks again 4 all the support.......Me