What Causes Ring Shaped Lesion On Back?

Posted on Wed, 1 Jun 2016

Question: I have had this on my back for the past 4 weeks now.
I think it's a ringworm. I have need applying lotriman for ringworm. It's hasn't gotten bigger, but it also still looks they same. Any thoughts?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would add oral antifungal in addition to topical antifungal

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have also reviewed the image.

I can see a ring shaped lesion. It does look like tinea.

I would suggest you to take an oral antifungal e.g terbinafine 250 mg tablet, once daily for 2weeks in addition to topical antifungal cream. You may also take a tablet of cetrizine 10mg once daily for symptomatic itch relief.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (18 hours later)

Do you think ketoconazal will work? Or is that too risky?? I would need a prescription for the other medication.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Ketoconzole would also be fine

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

You can also take ketoconazole. It is to be taken 200mg once daily for 2-4 weeks

Regards

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