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Posted on Wed, 8 Jan 2020
Question: need a dermatologist to check something on my arm. sent a picture
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Details required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It looks like fungal infection.
I would like to know few additional details.
1. Since when you have these rashes ?
2. Is there any symptom like itch or pain?
3. Have you taken any treatment for this ?
Please answer the above questions so I can help you in a better way.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)
its about 3 weeks. it itches sometimes , there is no pain or bleeding. i havent taken any treatment
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (19 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
It is superficial fungal infection.
You can use a topical antifungal cream.
Ointment clotrimazole twice daily application for a month will be helpful to you.
This medicine is usually available over the counter.
Let me know if you have any doubts
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (53 minutes later)
okay thanks. i will buy that. is it dangerous and are those lottle red spots/pimples around the big one from the fungus as well?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (32 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Not dangerous

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Those red dots around the rash are also due to fungal infection.
This infection is very common and can be easily treated.
It is not dangerous.
Let me know if you have any doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
thank you. i will get that ointment
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (13 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.
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. Arnab Banerjee
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Need A Dermatologist To Check Something On My Arm. Sent

Brief Answer: Details required Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. It looks like fungal infection. I would like to know few additional details. 1. Since when you have these rashes ? 2. Is there any symptom like itch or pain? 3. Have you taken any treatment for this ? Please answer the above questions so I can help you in a better way. Waiting for your response. Thank you