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Suggest Treatment For Forearm Rash

Posted on Mon, 12 Oct 2015

Question: I have a skin rash on my forearms that seems to be soreading to andew other areas. It started with one patch for a few days and hen slread.
upload an image of the area , please
Here they are

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Details required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like a fungal infection.
I would like to know some additional details.
1. since how many days you have this rash ?
2. Is there any itch or pain in the rash ?
3. Do you have similar rash in groin ?
4. Anyone else in your family having similar rash ?
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Hi Doc,

Thank you for the answer. To answer your questions better:

1. The first patch in picture 3 (the new one I've uploaded) showed up a week or 10 days ago. And the others started happening a few days ago.

2. Yes it does itch sometimes but not too mich.

3. No rash at the groin.

4. No - nobody else in thefamily has it.

Awaiting your reply eagerly.

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

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the clarification.
It is a mild fungal infection.
I treat such cases with a topical antifungal cream.
Clotrimazole cream gives good response.
You can try it in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (13 minutes later)

Doc, as of this mornig a few spots are there on the groin area as well (not sure if they are this or sometjing else). But it has spread to my thigh, calfs, upper arms and a little on my stomache. But it all looks the pics I have sent and its becoming itchy. Please do reply - is this something to stress about?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
If it is there in groin, diagnosis of fungal infection is almost certain.
Thére is nothing to worry.
It is a common infection and can be easily treated with the cream mention by me.
Also take an anti histamine tablet to control itch.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (34 hours later)

Hi Doc,

As a followup I just wanted to tell you that I have started taking the med and using the cream.

I wanted to ask, how long does it take forthis kind of thing to heal after taking the medication.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
One month

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
You will get good response within a week but it is important to continue medication for a month for complete cure.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj