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Itchy rash 4 weeks after BR: This rash popped up a week ago. (Photos)

NCMama85Mar 16, 2018
(4 weeks PO) & isn’t responding to treatment. My PS thought it was yeast due to overusing Neosporin, so I started treatment on Tues. I’m now 5 weeks PO & after two rounds of Diflucan & Nystatin, I’m not experiencing relief. What else could this be? It’s mostly on the sides, in between my breasts & above my areolas (the itchiest)! He gave me a Rx for Hydroxyzine today. First 4 photos are before treatment, last 4 are after.

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Dr. Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS
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Answered on Mar 17, 2018
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Dr. Pankaj Tiwari, MD
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