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Question: Hello, I have a question about a rash that I have been getting since I was 10 yrs old. I am 30 now. This rash is very itchy and it grows very quick. It is swollen and red and usually stays for months at a time and when it goes away it stays away only for about a week or two then comes back usually on the same place as it was before. The picture attached is of a rash that started yesterday and its very itchy, red, swollen and growing fast. The last time I seen adoctor for this issue was when I was 13 yrs old.
Brief Answer:
Appears to be fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM.
I understand your concern and situation.
I feel you must have consulted a dermatologist rather than suffering from infection. It appears to be a dermatophytic skin infection caused by a fungus. You need to take skin scrapping for fungal elements testing. You can apply antifungal thrice daily on the lesion for 2-3 weeks. Maintain the general body hygiene.
Hope I answered your query
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Dr Sheetal Verma
Appears to be fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM.
I understand your concern and situation.
I feel you must have consulted a dermatologist rather than suffering from infection. It appears to be a dermatophytic skin infection caused by a fungus. You need to take skin scrapping for fungal elements testing. You can apply antifungal thrice daily on the lesion for 2-3 weeks. Maintain the general body hygiene.
Hope I answered your query
Rating and review will be appreciated
Dr Sheetal Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What ointment would u recommend
Brief Answer:
See detailed answer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dermatophytic infection reso
lve with canesten cream.
See detailed answer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dermatophytic infection reso
lve with canesten cream.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is this something that I will always have? Is there a permanent solution?
Brief Answer:
It will cure.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
No it will completely cure after proper treatment. Do not worry.
Best of health
It will cure.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
No it will completely cure after proper treatment. Do not worry.
Best of health
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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