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Suggest Treatment For A Growing Itchy Spot That Has Become Quite Sore
Posted on
Sun, 12 Aug 2018
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Sun, 12 Aug 2018
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Question : Hi I had a small itchy area that appear right on mu upper side. Now it has spread into a larger circle that itches so bad and its sore. I put cocoa utter on it , but of I don't it hurts and itch .. I have a doctor appointment on the 30th of August . But what can I do before than ?
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection. Oral and topical antifungal
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You seem to have a fungal infection - Tinea. I can see dry patches with red, raised, expanding margins and central clearing. Fungal infection is usually itchy. Sweat, heat and humidity as factors that favor fungal infection. If i was the treating doctor i would suggest you to use either ketoconazole 2% cream or miconazole nitrate 2% cream, twice daily for 2-4 weeks. In addition I would recommend an oral antifungal e.g either Itraconazole or Terbinafine or Fluconazole 2-4 weeks. These are prescription medications.
You may use an OTC topical antifungal e.g. clotrimazole 1%cream, twice daily till the time you have your appointment with the dermatologist. You may also take an OTC oral antihistamine e.g Tab cetirizine 10mg once a day for symptomatic relief from itching.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Fungal infection. Oral and topical antifungal
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You seem to have a fungal infection - Tinea. I can see dry patches with red, raised, expanding margins and central clearing. Fungal infection is usually itchy. Sweat, heat and humidity as factors that favor fungal infection. If i was the treating doctor i would suggest you to use either ketoconazole 2% cream or miconazole nitrate 2% cream, twice daily for 2-4 weeks. In addition I would recommend an oral antifungal e.g either Itraconazole or Terbinafine or Fluconazole 2-4 weeks. These are prescription medications.
You may use an OTC topical antifungal e.g. clotrimazole 1%cream, twice daily till the time you have your appointment with the dermatologist. You may also take an OTC oral antihistamine e.g Tab cetirizine 10mg 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. Prasad
Thank you so much . Will the spot ever go away ... I have never ever had any scares or marks on my body.. I process payroll daily so I pick up weight and I began to sweat on my skin . This has never happen to me before. I am in the process of going back to the gym to lose the 30 pounds I gained.
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Weight gain predisposes to skin fungal infections as do heat, sweat and humidity. Anyways, this should resolve with the medications I suggested.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Weight gain predisposes to skin fungal infections as do heat, sweat and humidity. Anyways, this should resolve with the medications I suggested.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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