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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Spots On The Body

Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2016

Question: I have two spots on my body that itch a lot & I am concerned about it. The itch has lasted for almost a year. I itch it so much that it starts to bleed. The doctor had given me anti itch cream which I used for a little while & it did help. What should I do ? How serious is this situation in your opinion ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.

These spots can be fungal infection.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area ?
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.. you can simply upload it at the reports section..

Waiting for your response..
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (51 minutes later)

I have tried to attach the photos. I took a bath, washed the leg, and put some coconut oil on it. Then I bandaged it. Then I took off the bandage & photographed it. Please let me know what you think. Thank you.

Did you get a chance to review the pictures doctor?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (37 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photographs and sorry for delay in reply.
It's looking like fungal infection.
I treat such cases with a topical antifungal cream like Clotrimazole to be applied twice daily for a month.

You will get relief with in 15 days but continue using the cream for a month to prevent recurrence.

Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (35 hours later)

1. Thank you doctor, I will follow your advice

2. Do you know what could have caused such a fungal infection on my skin, on my leg?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue with medication

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Fungal infections are very common.
You might have got it from a public place like toilet or hotel.
Just relax and continue with treatment.
This will help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng