Hi Lexi,

Yes, I used to have trouble with my skin getting irritated sometimes, especially in hot weather. I used to be quite overweight. If your skin is cracked and bleeding, it is a good idea to pay attention to it and take precautions to prevent infection, as the others have said. It's hard when it's in a fold area. If you can try to keep the area open and dry when possible, that's probably wise, especially while it is healing.

I also agree with the others that it is probably wise to get it checked out with a physician. If your skin is fragile in these areas, it may need some attention.

A few years ago, I lost 100 pounds and am now at a healthy weight level for my height. I have to work to maintain my weight by eating healthy foods and doing some gentle regular exercise (walking), but this resolved these kinds of skin issues for me, and it also resolved a number of other health issues I was having. It's hard work to lose weight, but I'm thankful I did it. It was worth it for me.

Anyway, hope you'll feel better soon - thinking of you.

Take care,
ErinBear