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Could The Recurring Scratch Spot From Dog Be The Fungal Rash?
About a year ago, my dog scratched me on my hand by accident. Every now and then I have this spot that glares up I that same spot. It's a round bubbly patch and itches. I have psoriasis, so I figured that is what this spot is, but my cream I've been using for the psoriasis is only making this spot on my hand worse. It's sore and inflamed. Could it be a fungal rash from the dog?
Wed, 29 Aug 2018
Hi,
Yes the chances for rash being a fungal rash, are high. But other probable diagnosis are bacterial infection. So, I highly recommend you to stop applying the psoriasis medication on the suspected rash, as it may worsen the condition.
Do consult your Dermatologist as soon as possible to confirm the diagnosis and to initiate the proper treatment.
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Let me know if I can assist you further.
Yes the chances for rash being a fungal rash, are high. But other probable diagnosis are bacterial infection. So, I highly recommend you to stop applying the psoriasis medication on the suspected rash, as it may worsen the condition.
Do consult your Dermatologist as soon as possible to confirm the diagnosis and to initiate the proper treatment.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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