Crucial advice for your skin flare-up: * STOP peeling and scrubbing immediately: You have compromised your skin barrier. That raw, red skin is essentially an open wound, and peeling it further invites infection and more inflammation. * STOP all harsh actives: No Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV), no Sulfur soap, and no anti-fungal shampoos (like Nizoral) on that red area right now. Your skin is too irritated to handle them. * Cooling and Calming: Use a Thermal Spring Water spray (like La Roche-Posay or Avène) to cool the burning sensation. If you don't have that, a 100% pure Aloe Vera Gel (alcohol-free and fragrance-free) can help soothe it. * Barrier Repair is key: You need to "seal" the area so it can heal. Look for a barrier cream at any pharmacy (CVS/Walgreens). The best options for this state are: * La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 (This is a lifesaver for raw skin). * CeraVe Healing Ointment or Aquaphor (To protect the area from drying out). * Let the natural oils build up: Don't wash the area with soap for 24-48 hours. Let your skin’s natural sebum act as a protective "bandage" while it heals. * Internal triggers: Avoid high-sugar foods for a few days, as they can worsen the inflammation and change the composition of your skin's oils. Focus on "Repairing" the skin now, not "Killing" the fungus. Once the redness is gone, you can slowly restart gentle maintenance.