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Suggest Treatment For Painful Rashes On The Back

Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2016

Question: Hi i have had a painful patch of spotty rash on my back under where my bra strap goes, i thought maybe my bra had been too tight, but on closer inspection the rash is raised and spotty. I get stabbing pains and burning sensations in it, there is also a less severe patch on the same side below my armpit in line with the original patch, ivd had this for 7 days

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Most likely fungal infection- Tinea corporis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM

I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely due to fugal infection- Tinea corporis. If you send a picture of the rash it will be more helpful in identifying.
For this you can apply anti fungal creams like Miconazole (daktarin) or Terbinafine (Lamisil) for local application on the affected area. Using ketoconazole soap is also good. Use loose undergarments till it resolves.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (5 hours later)

Not a great picture, its more lumpy than it looks here

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like Tinea corporis.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Thank you for your follow up query.

I have gone through your pictures. It looks like Tinea corporis only. You can use anti fungal creams like miconazole or terbinafine ( lamisil ) like I mentioned earlier.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D