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Suggest Treatment For Itchy And Red Circular Area On The Back

Posted on Tue, 26 Jul 2016

Question: circular,dark red area to back,itching approx 3x3 cm

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload an image

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have read your question and i have noted your concern.

It could be tinea/fungal infection.

Is it dry, red and scaly?
Can you upload an image? You may upload an image in "Reports Section".

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (20 hours later)

Area is larger than I thought. I cannot upload a picture. It is not raised or scaley. No evidence of anyother site. Has been here for 4-6 wks.

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

Brief Answer:
try an OTC antifungal cream

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

I suggest you to try an otc antifungal cream e.g clotrimazole 1% cream or miconazole nitrate 2% cream for 2 weeks

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar