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Posted on Wed, 27 May 2020
Question: skin problem
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and I have viewed the Images.
I can see patches of dry, red, scaling skin with irregular, well defined margins. I will keep a possibility fungal infection of the skin.
I suggest you to use a topical antifungal cream e.g ketoconazole 2% cream or Luliconazole 1% cream, twice daily for 4-6 weeks. In addition I suggest you to take an Oral antifungale.g either Itraconazole 100mg twice daily(Morning and evening) or Terbinafine 250mg, twice daily(Morning and Evening) for 4-6 weeks. Oral and topical antifungals are prescription medications. You may also take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg tablet once every evening for a few days, for symptomatic relief from itching.
Take care. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any other assistance.
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Skin Problem

Brief Answer: Fungal infection Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to Ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and I have viewed the Images. I can see patches of dry, red, scaling skin with irregular, well defined margins. I will keep a possibility fungal infection of the skin. I suggest you to use a topical antifungal cream e.g ketoconazole 2% cream or Luliconazole 1% cream, twice daily for 4-6 weeks. In addition I suggest you to take an Oral antifungale.g either Itraconazole 100mg twice daily(Morning and evening) or Terbinafine 250mg, twice daily(Morning and Evening) for 4-6 weeks. Oral and topical antifungals are prescription medications. You may also take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg tablet once every evening for a few days, for symptomatic relief from itching. Take care. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any other assistance.