Red, itchy rashes can be frustrating and uncomfortable. They often occur where skin rubs on itself, like in body folds or skin folds. Many experience red rashes under their belly or even in severe cases, sores under their belly fat.
What Do Skin Fold Rashes Look Like?
Skin fold rashes (intertrigo) are often itchy or uncomfortable, and they usually are pink or red, peeling and may have an unpleasant odor.
Common Areas for Body Fold Rashes
One of the most common areas for a skin rash under fat rolls is the stomach. Under belly rashes are itchy, painful, and can cause a smell under the stomach. Other areas of the body that can be impacted include the arms and back. Any area where there is a lot of moisture due to sweat or lack of air ventilation to dry the skin is at a higher risk of developing intertrigo.
Causes of Skin Fold Rashes
Skin rashes under the stomach fold and other body fold rashes are typically caused by a high growth of yeasts in the affected area.
Our skin plays host to many millions of microorganisms. Fortunately, the vast majority of these microscopic creatures are completely harmless and have a healthy relationship with our skin. However, in some cases, microorganisms, often yeasts, can cause skin fold rashes or irritation.
Areas like belly folds are prone to rashes because they are warm, moist, and a place of constant friction.
Certain skin diseases can also cause body fold rashes. Tinea (ringworm) and psoriasis are two of the most common. For accurate diagnosis and treatment, it is best to visit your dermatologist.
Common Treatments of Rashes Under Stomach Fat
A good first line of defense to combat belly fold rashes is to reduce moisture in the area. Corn starch can be helpful, along with careful attention to drying the affected area after showers. Whole-body antiperspirants are another option.
Most of the time, it is relatively easy to use anti-yeast topical medications and some drying agents to reduce the overly moist environment that yeast love. Topicals that include aluminum acetate, zinc oxide, and patrolatum are good options.
If the case is severe or caused by an infection (or the rash turns into sores) a doctor can prescribe a variety of topical creams.
Belly Fold Rash Treatment in Chicagoland
Advanced Dermatology, a Forefront Dermatology Practice, treats patients across the North Shore, with locations in Lincolnshire and Glencoe. If you struggle with belly fold rashes or other skin rashes and live in the Chicagoland area, contact our office today.
