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Skin Rash That Isnt Going Away. Have A Few Bumps

Posted on Thu, 4 Jul 2019

Question: skin rash that isnt going away. have a few bumps like this on my other hand as well (on the pointer finger knuckle). a little itchy but not all the time or bad

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Eczematous dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and viewed the image.

You seem to have eczematous dermatitis. I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g either mometasone furoate 0.1% cream or triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream, twice daily. In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg tablet once a day for symptomatic relief from itching.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (27 minutes later)

Are you able to write me a prescription or how do I get the cream

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Eczematous dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
You would need to talk to your general practitioner for a prescription of topical steroid cream. Though cetrizine 10mg tablet is available over the counter.
take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 days later)

Is there any way it can be a fungus? If it’s ecxema how long should it take to clear since it’s been there for at least 2 week

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (30 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Eczematous dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Doesn't seem like a fungal infection. This should get much better in about 2 weeks on treatment.
take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana