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Are Dark Spots Under The Arms A Concern?

Posted on Tue, 11 Oct 2016

Question: These are some dark spots on my mother skin , side of chest area and under arms area , please see the attached pics . Is this a problem or what , her age is 56

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like fungal infection.
I treat such cases with a topical antifungal cream like clotrimazole to be applied twice daily for a month and tablet fluconazole 150 mg per week for 4 weeks.
These medications are safe and effective.
She can use these.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours later)

Hi.

I bought these medicines and plus did sugar test and Dr gave me a shampoo with betazol cream . What is cetirizine hydrochloride as he also gave these medicines.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use these medicines

Detailed Answer:
Hello
She can use these medicines.
Cetrizine is an anti itch medication she can take that.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D