How Can A Red Rash In My Right Foot With Itching And Irritation Be Managed?

Posted on Sun, 17 Jun 2018

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Question : There is a kind of red rash in my right feet. A lot of itching is there which also causes irritation.Can you tell me what is the problem?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Ringworm infection, oral and topical antifungals

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have gone through your complaints and reviewed the attached photographs.
It seems to be ringworm infection which is a superficial fungal infection of the skin.
I would recommend you to take oral and topical antifungals.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to take capsule itraconazole ( onitraz or sporonox) 100 mg twice daily and apply terbinafine cream ( terbicip) cream on the affected areas twice daily for 4 weeks.
For itching you can take antihistaminic like tablet levocetrizine 5 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
These are prescription drugs and should be taken under the supervision of the doctor.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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