The Nurse Lady » Allergies http://www.thenurselady.com Tips and stories from a health professional. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:01:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Naval rash http://www.thenurselady.com/2007/naval-rash/ http://www.thenurselady.com/2007/naval-rash/#comments Thu, 03 May 2007 11:41:54 +0000 The Nurse Lady http://www.thenurselady.com/2007/naval-rash/ Kelsey wrote:
I Just Got My Belly Button Pierced A Week Ago And Around It A Rash Is StartingTo Form. Is It Infected? Can I Be Allergic To Bactine?

Dear Kelsey,
It sounds like a possble allergic reaction to something, possibly the bactine. Stop using the bactine for a while and see if it goes away. Wash with an antibacterial soap and keep the area dry. If it does not go away, becomes worse, or you develop symptoms like swelling, pus or foul odor see your physician.

Nurselady

]]> http://www.thenurselady.com/2007/naval-rash/feed/ 0 Itching around crotch http://www.thenurselady.com/2007/itching/ http://www.thenurselady.com/2007/itching/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:40:29 +0000 The Nurse Lady http://www.thenurselady.com/2007/itching/ Will wrote:
Help! I’ve got a red rash that itches like crazy around my privates and don’t know what to do about it. It’s a little embarrassing. But I’ve never had sex so it can’t be an STD. Any ideas what this might be? It started just as the weather started getting warmer. Could it be an allergic reaction?

Dear Will,
It could possibly be an allergic reaction. Have you changed soap or detergent lately? It could also be a fungal infection called jock itch. Another possibility is pubic lice, have you had any close contact with anyone where you might have been exposed. It sounds like you need to visit your doctor for a definite diagnosis and treatment.
Nurselady

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