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Suggest Treatment To Cure Red Rash On Body

Posted on Sat, 25 Oct 2014

Question: Almost five weeks ago i noticed a red rash around my chest, stomach as well as legs. It is still there even though gave cream to treat it. Now skin is very dry.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 minutes later)

Hi

It is likely to be fungal infection known as Tinea Versicolor. Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical examination. Do send me clinical photograph for further assessment

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (15 hours later)

Thank you for the answer. Not so sure about the diagnosis though.
Please take a look at the images attached. First ones are from the third day. Photo could not show how red the rash was. Last photo is from today. Saw the rash September 3rd and i dont understand how vome it is stiil there on my body. Have used prescribed cream to deal with fungal infection

Best regards

Cathrine Moller

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
please upload images

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the quey
There is no picture uploaded.
Kindly upload it.
There is an option to do so on right side of query page. You can also send it to YYYY@YYYY with attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar. Waiting fir your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 hours later)

Here are the photos as described. The rash on my right thigh is very large and very dry

Thank you
Best regards
Cathrine

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
looking like fungal

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photographs.
It is looking like fungal infection.
Can you please tell me what creams were prescribed to you.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (43 minutes later)

I have been prescribed first Betaderm. That did not help so I went back to doctor. This time I got Clotrimazole GR/HC 1% CR 1:1
I do not find it is working so I went to see another doctor to get another opinion. He prescribed me Cetirizine HCL 20mg

I do not see my rash is getting much better. It has been since Sept. 3rd so one would think all should be almost gone now so that is the reason why I now contact you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
terbinafine

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
In some cases clitrimazole is resistant. You can try ointment terbinafine for 14 days.
It's highly potent and better than clitrimazole.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 hours later)

Last question - would it not be better to get lamisil to kill off the fungus?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
its terbinafine

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Lamisil is trade name of terbinafine.
This is what I suggested you.
Thank you

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