Prickle Heat or is it.

[Paul Laycock1]

Firstly I’m disabled and after a further fall during the Songkran period confined to a reclining chair where I eat, sleep and do everything else.

A bad rash has developed in my groin area which now smells, like fish and totally unpleasant. I have tried Snake Brand powder with no success.

I will add I am not sexually active and have not been for many years, I choose to wear a shirt top and towel around my waist loosely fitted with two fans pointing at me. What did you do if you have been through this.

As of yet I have not seen a doctor or been to a hospital.

[tweedledee2]

   It's probably caused by poor hygiene, if your unable to or don't bathe daily, you could possibly have a fungal infection like jock itch or dermatitis.  You need to see a doctor for a diagnosis. You need to bathe daily using a mild soap in the rash area and thoroughly dry the area.  Clinivate-N creme works on rashes and dermatitis. Anti-fungal creams will treat jock itch. 

 

[CMoldie]

Regardless of the cause the rash, the smell suggests that an infection has set in. In your position I would see a doctor.

[Farangwithaplan]

You could possibly try this: https://www.ausacorporation.com/product/128/dermaheu-creamเดอมาฮิว-ครีม-25-g

 

It is anti bacterial, anti fungal and mild steroid.

 

It is available without prescription at any pharmacy.

 

[malagateddy]

Send a PM to Sheryl asap..thats my advice

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[Sheryl]

Probably started as prickly heat but is now infected.

 

The infection could be fungal or bacterial.

 

Seeing a doctor would be wise but I appreciate your mobility issues.

 

There is a topical cream called Quadriderm that can be bought over the counter which contains both antibacterial and antifungal agents. Could try that but if no improvement will have to get to a doctor.

[Paul Laycock1]

Thanks for the replies, 

One thing I failed to mention in my post, the infection is weeping and very wet. Are you still sure cream would really help.

[Sheryl]

If it is weepy and wet as well as smelly then almost surely bacterial infection and you may need dressings and oral antibiotics.

 

I'm afraid a trip to the local hospital (out patient) in unavoidable.