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What Causes Rashes On Buttocks And Right Ankle?

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Posted on Fri, 1 Apr 2016
Question: I have a rash on my buttocks and on my right ankle
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Answer few questions, upload clearer photographs

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

I have reviewed the attached photograph though it is not very clear.

I would recommend you to upload some higher resolution pictures of the ankle as well as buttocks.

According to the picture you have sent it seems to be fungal infection but I want clearer pictures to arrive at a diagnosis.

Moreover which cream are you using over the rash?

Are you diabetic or taking anyother medication?

Where did the rash first start?

Is anyone in the family having similar complaints?

Kindly revert back with the answers and the photographs.

Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
The cream I was given was Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide.
The rash started on my right buttock. I am not diabetic. I do take Viagra and other forms of the supplement. No one else I know of has similar complaint.

I've attached a clearer photo for your review
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Seems to be ringworm infection, start oral and topical antifungals

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs.

It seems to be ringworm infection which is a fungal infection.

If I were you treating doctor I would recommend you to take oral as well as topical antifungals.

In such cases I recommend my patients to take tablet Terbinafine 250 mg once daily along with application of Clotrimazole cream on the affected areas twice daily.

This treatment is continued for 6 weeks.

For itching I recommend them to take tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.

These medicines are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.

Besides this keep the area dry, avoid sharing of soap and towel and stay in cool airy environment.

I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (43 minutes later)
How is this (ringworm) contracted?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
From infected person, soil or animals

Detailed Answer:
It can be contracted from an infected person sharing his or her soap, towel or clothes.
It can also be contracted from soil or animals as some of the organisms originate in the soil and animals.
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. Sonia Raina
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What Causes Rashes On Buttocks And Right Ankle?

Brief Answer: Answer few questions, upload clearer photographs Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic I have reviewed the attached photograph though it is not very clear. I would recommend you to upload some higher resolution pictures of the ankle as well as buttocks. According to the picture you have sent it seems to be fungal infection but I want clearer pictures to arrive at a diagnosis. Moreover which cream are you using over the rash? Are you diabetic or taking anyother medication? Where did the rash first start? Is anyone in the family having similar complaints? Kindly revert back with the answers and the photographs. Regards Dr Asmeet