I am almost at the 100lbs lost mark and beleive I have a small (probably yeast) infection in the fold of my belly. I have a couple questions.

1. Does anyone know of good ways to prevent or minimiz this breakdown? I have some Monkey Butt powder that I using after showing and working out.

2. I wonder if I need to see thw PCP. I dont known if it can clear up on it's own and may have gotten bigger. I also hear that if you get enough infections, insurance may pay for part of the skin removal (not that I am any where close to that).

My bariatric physician has me using Gold Bond Medicated Powder.

Hi Jill,

I have actually had this problem as well and my doctor prescribed a cream for it. Also, if at some point you would like to have plastic surgery for skin removal, it is important to see your doctor and have these infections documented in your medical record. By doing so, you may be able to have your insurance cover the cost of the skin removal due to medically necessary reasons.

You should go to your PCP and have it documented, the more documented problems the better chance for plastics later. Also a yeast inf won't clear up on its own therefore call drs and make that appointment. Good luck on it clearing up fast.

Absolutely go see your PCP! I've gone to mine every single time anything skin related is bothering me to get it documented for insurance purposes. I think after a couple more times I'm going to try submitting it for approval.

This documentation process with the PCP worked for my breast reduction as well. Insurance paid for that surgery for me. Back aches, shoulder pain.......

I too have had trouble with this . My pcp said powder will actually make it worse. The yeast feeds on the powder She prescribed Nystatin cream and said to dry off really good. This cleared it up in a few days and the cream will last a longtime if it comes back.

See your PCP. Some insurance requires documentation over time of the skin break down to get approval for plastics.

My doc gave me cream. She also recommended using roll on antiperspirant in the affected areas.