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Suggest Treatment For Sores And Wounds On The Hand, Back And Thighs Which Itch And Irritate?

Posted on Wed, 16 Aug 2023

Question: I have Skin disease Sore / wound the hand, the back, the thigh, all time itching and to irritate. No medicine
no ointment use yet.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Either fungal infection or eczematous dermatitis

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I can see a dry, annular patch with scaling and crusting. This could be either a Fungal infection or it could be Eczematous dermatitis

I request you to kindly upload a few more images of the other affected areas as well so that I am able to confirm and suggest you medicines.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.
Dermatologist

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

I send few image

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

Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antifungals

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Thank you. Unfortunately I have not received the new images. However, most likely it is a fungal infection. I suggest you to use an OTC topical antifungal e.g Clotrimazole 1 %cream, twice daily for 4 weeks.. If its fungal, I suggest you to take an oral antifungal e.g tab Fluconazole 150mg once a week for 4 weeks. Oral antifungals are prescription medications. You may also take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetrizine 10mg tab once every evening for symptomatic relief from itching.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.
Dermatologist

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