Need A Dermatologist To Check Something On My Arm. Maybe

Posted on Tue, 7 Jan 2020

Question: Need a dermatologist to check something on my arm. Maybe it is eczema?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload images

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.

I request you to kindly upload images of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look and guide you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (36 minutes later)

here it is

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection is a likely possibility

Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
I can see a red, dry looking, well defined, round to oval patch of skin which is most likely a fungal infection. I suggest you to try an OTC topical antifungal e.g either clotrimazole or ketoconazole cream, twice daily for a few days. In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetirizine 10mg tablet once a day for symptomatic relief from itching. take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

i will try that. theres also some small like pimples around it as you can see too

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Topical antifungal

Detailed Answer:
hi.
Yes, I did notice the satellite lesions. I think they too are fungal.
Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj