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Suggest Treatment For Skin Infection On Hip

Posted on Thu, 9 Jun 2016

Question: I have white very scaley patched on my side, what can it be. I now have one starting on my breastm

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at Healthcaremagic
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (13 hours later)

Sorry camera not working.The patch is on my hip,about the size of a fried egg where the yolk would be IS very VERY dry and scaly.There is another patch a little further over which is also very dry and red and itchy. They have been there for about 3 months. Now it looks like I have one starting under my left breast.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ringworm infection or psoriasis or eczema

Detailed Answer:
According to your complaints it can be either ringworm infection or psoriasis or patch of eczema but without having a look it is very difficult to comment. It would be extremely helpful if you can send a picture. You have an option to mail a picture taken from an another camera. You can mail the image to YYYY@YYYY with subject as "Attn: Dr. Asmeet Kaur".

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad