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Question: Hi, I had the golden staph about 1 month ago and it is much better. It was on my face and is almost gone. But I woke up to this on my chest....
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is not looking like staph infection.
Staph infection is always associated with pus.
I would like to know whether you have any symptoms like pain or itch in this red spot.
Do you have any systemic symptoms like body ache fever ?
Please answer the above so I can help you better.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Details required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is not looking like staph infection.
Staph infection is always associated with pus.
I would like to know whether you have any symptoms like pain or itch in this red spot.
Do you have any systemic symptoms like body ache fever ?
Please answer the above so I can help you better.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
I dont have fever or itching. Could it be ringworm ( as trasnsmitted by a cat?)
Brief Answer:
It can be ring worm
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's not staph.
I asked history of fever and pain to rule out this.
Yes you are correct, the most probable diagnosis is ringworm.
I treat such cases with topical clotrimazole.
It gives good response within a week.
You can try this .
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you
It can be ring worm
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's not staph.
I asked history of fever and pain to rule out this.
Yes you are correct, the most probable diagnosis is ringworm.
I treat such cases with topical clotrimazole.
It gives good response within a week.
You can try this .
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
So you are not sure? What about psoriasis?
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's not psoriasis.
The most probable diagnosis is fungal infection.
I am saying most probable because I have not physically examined the lesion.
Just relax and go ahead with antifungal cream you will get benefit.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's not psoriasis.
The most probable diagnosis is fungal infection.
I am saying most probable because I have not physically examined the lesion.
Just relax and go ahead with antifungal cream you will get benefit.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
I went to see a dermatologist yesterday and it is NOT ringworm....
Brief Answer:
Diagnosis can vary
Detailed Answer:
Hello
With physical appearance it was appearing as a ring worm ( tinea corporis).
Diagnosis may vary depending upon doctor's perception.
I would like to know the diagnosis of your dermatologist.
Probably I can add on my views to that.
Thank you
Diagnosis can vary
Detailed Answer:
Hello
With physical appearance it was appearing as a ring worm ( tinea corporis).
Diagnosis may vary depending upon doctor's perception.
I would like to know the diagnosis of your dermatologist.
Probably I can add on my views to that.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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