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What Causes Oval Shaped Marking On Sides Of Ribs?
Question: I have oval markings on body mainly on side of ribs and back it started with one big mark I thought it was a bruise but it didn't go away then I noticed many more appearing over the course of 4 weeks they don't itch they now start like a mosquito bite and turn oval they get dry but more are reappearing know one in family is getting them just me is it mites
Brief Answer:
May be Ring worm
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
Your description matches ring worm(It is a common name for fungal infection), Tinea Corporis.
It is caused by fungus.Usually spread by pets.
I advice my patients following treatment,
Apply antifungal medication like miconazole . These drugs work to kill fungi and prevent the condition from coming back. You may use the antifungal agent on your skin as a medicated shampoo, powder, cream or lotion.
Keep away from pets, if have one.
Hope I have answered your query.
If any thing else you are welcome.
Good luck.
May be Ring worm
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
Your description matches ring worm(It is a common name for fungal infection), Tinea Corporis.
It is caused by fungus.Usually spread by pets.
I advice my patients following treatment,
Apply antifungal medication like miconazole . These drugs work to kill fungi and prevent the condition from coming back. You may use the antifungal agent on your skin as a medicated shampoo, powder, cream or lotion.
Keep away from pets, if have one.
Hope I have answered your query.
If any thing else you are welcome.
Good luck.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Pityriasis Rosea i thought here are some pics first pic is the initial mark the others of are the new marks i have been using anti fungus cream one week no change so far
Brief Answer:
Photos give impression of pityriasis Rosea
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Well done, photos does look like pityriasis Rosea.
It responds very well to sun light .There is no harm as such in sun bath.
Local application of calamine lotion is good.
Take anti histamine.
Avoid irritation, like soap and perfumes.
For local application steroid creams are also advocated but, first the diagnosis should be confirmed, otherwise it may flare up.
You can see a good dermatologist for the same.
Hope I have answered your query.
If any thing else you are welcome, or you can close the query by rating the answer.
Good luck.
Photos give impression of pityriasis Rosea
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Well done, photos does look like pityriasis Rosea.
It responds very well to sun light .There is no harm as such in sun bath.
Local application of calamine lotion is good.
Take anti histamine.
Avoid irritation, like soap and perfumes.
For local application steroid creams are also advocated but, first the diagnosis should be confirmed, otherwise it may flare up.
You can see a good dermatologist for the same.
Hope I have answered your query.
If any thing else you are welcome, or you can close the query by rating the answer.
Good luck.
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. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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