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What Causes Itching Around Abdominal Region?
Question: i have itching problem around my stomach it was like ringworm i consulted one doctor he advised medicines .terbinafine 250 mg one tab each for 14 days .flucanazole 150 mg one tab weekly for three weeks.candidtotal oint to apply .i followed him and it became fine but after eating all the medicines a few days later again the itiching has started at the same places and again the ringworm is forming please advise me what to do or take medicines if any and what medicines
Brief Answer:
Please upload a photograph and related information
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am
Welcome to health care magic
I really appreciate your concern and I will try to help you out in best possible way.
At the outset I would like further information to guide you better
If possible upload me a photograph of the lesion
Have you ordered any investigation, if yes upload the reports
Since how long you have this problem?
In my opinion your doctor has given you right medicines if is a ringworm like lesion.
Continue with the medicines, maintain good personal hygiene
Please write back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more precisely.
waiting for your reply
Best wishes.
Please upload a photograph and related information
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am
Welcome to health care magic
I really appreciate your concern and I will try to help you out in best possible way.
At the outset I would like further information to guide you better
If possible upload me a photograph of the lesion
Have you ordered any investigation, if yes upload the reports
Since how long you have this problem?
In my opinion your doctor has given you right medicines if is a ringworm like lesion.
Continue with the medicines, maintain good personal hygiene
Please write back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more precisely.
waiting for your reply
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
please look at the photo
Brief Answer:
You need to repeat the course of antifungal medicine
Detailed Answer:
Hello
welcome again
I had gone through your photograph, looking at your image it seems to be a fungal infection.
In my opinion you should continue with these medicines, you may need to complete the course of antifungal
If it doesn't improving than you should go blood sugar test and skin biopsy or KOH fixation test to establish a diagnosis.
Maintain good personal hygiene by keeping it clean and moist
you should use talc powder when you go out for long period of time.
Hope this answers your question, please feel free to discuss further
You need to repeat the course of antifungal medicine
Detailed Answer:
Hello
welcome again
I had gone through your photograph, looking at your image it seems to be a fungal infection.
In my opinion you should continue with these medicines, you may need to complete the course of antifungal
If it doesn't improving than you should go blood sugar test and skin biopsy or KOH fixation test to establish a diagnosis.
Maintain good personal hygiene by keeping it clean and moist
you should use talc powder when you go out for long period of time.
Hope this answers your question, please feel free to discuss further
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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