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Are Skin Rashes A Symptom Of Fungal Infection Or Dermatitis?
Question: I showed my skin rashes to a doctor he said its fungal infection, then I met a dermatologist he said its psoriasis form dermatitis, now what to do? Who is right? What's the treatment?
Brief Answer:
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
Rash can be seen in various conditions like fungal infection, allergy psoriasis etc.
It is important to confirm the diagnosis. Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper guidance.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
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Thank you
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
Rash can be seen in various conditions like fungal infection, allergy psoriasis etc.
It is important to confirm the diagnosis. Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper guidance.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
Photos annexed
Brief Answer:
fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like a fungal infection.
I treat such cases with oral itraconazole and topical clotrimazole.
I have seen excellent response with these.
You can try it with consultation of your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like a fungal infection.
I treat such cases with oral itraconazole and topical clotrimazole.
I have seen excellent response with these.
You can try it with consultation of your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
Doctor has given Freek tablets for iral use which is Fluconazole and topical candidaderm cream. Pls suggest names of medicines that you would suggest for oral and topical use
Brief Answer:
Itraconazole
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I usually prescribe capsule Itraconazole for 7 days and ointment clotrimazole for a month.
This gives total cure.
Please meet your doctor and get a prescription .
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Itraconazole
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I usually prescribe capsule Itraconazole for 7 days and ointment clotrimazole for a month.
This gives total cure.
Please meet your doctor and get a prescription .
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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