What can be the itchy rashes below my belly during pregnancy?
Patient: presently I am 10 weeks pregnant and about 7cm below my belly botton i've noticed a rash. It's red clusters of tiny  buttons that group together in a rash. It's very itchy and blisters when I scratch it. Can you possibly diagnose and recommend something? Doctor: Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagicThis seems like a Fungal Infection/ Tinea Cruris; patches of Tinea usually start as bumps which tend to expand and coalesce to form a peripheral raised margin with central clearing. Itching is common in fungal infections.The location too seems to suggest that it is most likely a fungal infection; fungal infections are common at sites such as waist and pubic region.I would suggest you to use an OTC topical antifungal clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for 4-6 weeks, regularly.Oral antifungals may be avoided during pregnancy.An oral antihistamine e.g hydroxyzine is safe in pregnancy and can be taken if itching is bothersome.Regards