1/2 Inch Red Spot On Upper Thigh. Circular And Very

Posted on Fri, 15 Mar 2019

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Question : 1/2 inch red spot on upper thigh. circular and very crusty and flakey. has been there for 3 weeks and has not changed, except for dry skin flaking off.

What could this be and can I put a moisterizing cream on it.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Perhaps it is a fungal infection. They are usually dry scaly, itchy patches. I suggest you to use an otc topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for 2-4 weeks. You may also 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 (7 hours later)

Thank you for your answer. I should have mentioned that this crusty spot does not itch at all. Any suggestions? Thank you, again.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload images

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Itching is a subjective symptom. So it is not an absolute criteria for a fungal infection. I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area in "reports section" so that I am able to have a look and guide you accordingly. take care. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

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