Constant fungal rash under stomach fold and breast after caesarean

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Since having a caesarean section 5 years ago, I’ve had a constant fungal rash along the stomach apron where the incision was. I know it’s definitely fungal, it often spreads to my under breast area (only on one side) also.

I’ve tried EVERYTHING to get rid of it. The only thing that keeps it at bay is daktarin or desenex powder, but the rash always comes back when I stop using the powder. Have tried a combination of anti fungal cream and powder but this hasn’t solved it.

I am a bit overweight but not massively so. Am trying to lose weight in the hope that it helps. Boobs are on the large side, but I always make sure to wear a bra that fits properly.

Edit to add, I’ve tried all other manner of medicated powders, the only ones that work are the daktarin and desenex.

Or just go back to the GP and say what they prescribed didn't work.

Try drying the areas with a hairdryer.

I was prescribed Timodine (cream) for a similar thing. It worked quite quickly.

I had this under my breasts for a long time - worse in summer - and didn’t like to keep using anti fungal creams. I was advised to use an anti fungal powder called Talquistina which I now get from Spain. After washing, I dry with a towel then blast with a cool hairdryer to ensure the area is really dry. Then a quick puff of the powder under each boob does the trick. Also, wear bras that can be washed at a high heat and change daily in summer especially as the fungal spores can live on fabric.

I’ve had similar twice - once on my foot and recently on my back under my bra strap. This time the Daktakort seems to be working but when I had it on my foot a few years ago the GP (eventually) gave me some tablets - I don’t remember what they were I’m afraid.

There are some good tips on here so thank you all.

Miss Mary of Sweden sell knickers that really help with stomach aprons.

They are called Freedom Skin Relief Panty.

They have an extra bit of fabric which goes between the apron and under area and therefore keeps your skin dry so less prone to infection.

Not cheap at £27 each but might really help you.

Amazon stock them or you can buy from Miss Mary direct.

Me too. I read about it on here and it works a treat. Don’t use anything that’s a cream..it will make it worse.

You will be chasing it all over your body using anti fungal creams and powders is what the dermatologist told me!

They actually gave me tablets but that was prescription only and I don't remember what they were.

Being prone to tinea corporis, I have tried many things and find hydrogen peroxide is the best remedy for fungal skin infections. Put a little bit on some cotton wool, wipe affected area, leave for a couple of mins then rinse or wash off. It works very, very fast like a day or two. Avoid face, sensitive areas, broken skin etc.

Obviously speak to doctor/chemist first to check if suitable for you and your condition.

Good luck, and you have my sympathy! 🫡

I had this last year under my boobs. Needed tablets to get rid of the fungal infection and a rigorous hygiene and laundry routine. Anti fungal powder helps. However, I found that the soreness was also due in part to just irritation, and I needed some prescription strength steroid cream to get rid of the remnant of the redness and discomfort. Going forward I use cotton bra liners from Amazon.

Another poster recommended Miss Mary knickers. I haven’t tried these but I’ve seen the ads for them and the logic is sound - DH has pants with a similar arrangement for men and they work really well for him. Miss Mary also does a cotton bra with a similar “pocket” to stop skin on skin contact with boobs, which may be worth a try if you don’t want to use bra liners.

I get this and the main thing that helps me is the Canesten Athlete’s Foot 1% w/w Cream - Clotrimazole. You can get it from Amazon. When that doesn’t work, the Cuticura Mildly Medicated Body Powder does. I have to use them all the time to keep it at bay unfortunately.

You need to go back to the GP, they need to refer you to someone who can help. I’d also ask them to take swabs of it, or ask for a swab at the reception and do it yourself and hand it in.

it’s utterly frustrating when you have something like this that’s recurrent, it really gets you down. I had this for years with thrush and my mood was so low.

please go back to GP

For me it was tamanu balm. Tropic. I am not a seller.

and hibiscrub wash.

happened often and indeed under breast as well.

tamanu stopped it

Athletes foot cream.
Then after your shower dry thoroughly, bit of baby powder and a spray of anti perspirant.
It keeps everything dry and stops the infection. Tried and tested.

My adult daughter suffers from fungal rash on her stomach and our GP prescribed NIzarol dandruff shampoo. You can buy it from Boots. She applies it to her skin before bed and leaves it on overnight and washes it off in the morning. We thought our GP was mad when she first prescribed it, but it worked from the 1st application. Good luck.

I get a small rash at least once a month on my 30 year old c section scar crease. The Dr prescribed canestan cream and that fixes it in just over a day.

Your GP can take a swab and request to identify the species & treat appropriately. Let them know how persistent/ recurrent it has been.

Also have you been checked for diabetes and low B12, as both of these can lead to recurrent Yeast infections and intertrigo.

Canestan is good for this! It’s for fungal treatment. I have been getting flare ups along my incision line and this 100% works for me. Maybe give it a try OP 😊

Canestan can work really well, for some infections which sounds a bit like this- - but try asking your pharmacist before trying any other products - they are good at advice on things like this. I'd not recommend sudocreme

I had this once, would treat it, the creams would work but it would always come back.
It was my bra! The fabric wasn’t breathable enough, as soon as I bought new bras it never returned.

I get a fungal rash under breasts if I eat too much sugar/have too much stress.

If I do I take Yakhult (blue one) for a week. I use à tea tree cream but add a neat drop of tea tree and swipe it under breasts. Then when dry I add a layer of medicated powder (not talc). Gets rid of it quick. In the warmer months I use the powder daily as a preventative treatment.

Yeah you've got a GP problem there! So many things you could try as previous posters say; I used neat lavender oil on tissues, just little dabs of it, fold the tissues into long strips and pad under stomach etc. My midwife told me that one, apparently it's great for C-section area/scars etc., although I am not generally a fan of lavender oil. But honestly your GP could easily prescribe something else, seems a bit offhand.