What causes an itchy smelly rash on the belly button after having sweets?
Patient: Every single time I eat anything sweet even fruit but really bad if I eat actual sugar such as cake or a cookie, I get a red itchy, smelly rash in my belly button or fold of skin within an hour. I have been doing really good losing weight, haven't had anything sweet but apples and strawberries for a month so today I allowed myself some treats and I am immediately itchy. Annoying, what should I do? Doctor: Hi,This seems to be food allergy which causing your rashes over abdomen.Food allergy can be diagnosed only on the basis of detailed history taking and thoroughly clinical examination by an expert.Although there are laboratory allergic testing of food is being done nowadays but none of them is reliable clinically and also adds extra cost to the patient.The best way to cure allergy is to avoid contact of that particular allergen. However there are very good medicines like epinephrine,steroids, antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers are available in market to combat allergic symptoms.Consult dermatologist or allergic specialist for further advise.Thanks.