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Suggest Treatment For Brown Spots In Armpit While Suffering From Psoriasis
Question: I am 45 years old male person.i am suffering from hypertension for last7years and taking medicine under the supervision of a cardiologist.2 years back I was suffering from psoriasis and after treatment it is under control now.i have noticed three brown spot around my right armpit.no pain or itching or no scaly layer is found there.it is smooth and plain.no swelling is there.it is there for past 7 to 8months.i consulted my dermatologist but he told me to ignore it.i am sending two pictures.i want to know from Dr.S .Kakkar
1.what are those patches?
2.is there any treatment?
1.what are those patches?
2.is there any treatment?
Brief Answer:
Pityriasis versicolor; Oral and Topical antifungal
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through gour query and I have also reviewed the images.
I can see well defined brown colored patches. These look like pityriasis versicolor to me. Pityriasis versicolor is a superficial fungal infection caused by malassezia furfur, a yeast. This condition usually presents as asymptomatic brown patches on shoulders, chest, neck and torso.
If i was the treating doctor I would suggest you to apply a topical antifungal cream e.g Nizral 2% cream, twice daily for 2 weeks.
In addition I would also suggest you to take single dose of an oral antifungal e.g Fluconazole 400mg tablet. Just a single dose is enough for pityriasis versicolor
These medications should be used after a prescription.
Regards
Pityriasis versicolor; Oral and Topical antifungal
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through gour query and I have also reviewed the images.
I can see well defined brown colored patches. These look like pityriasis versicolor to me. Pityriasis versicolor is a superficial fungal infection caused by malassezia furfur, a yeast. This condition usually presents as asymptomatic brown patches on shoulders, chest, neck and torso.
If i was the treating doctor I would suggest you to apply a topical antifungal cream e.g Nizral 2% cream, twice daily for 2 weeks.
In addition I would also suggest you to take single dose of an oral antifungal e.g Fluconazole 400mg tablet. Just a single dose is enough for pityriasis versicolor
These medications should be used after a prescription.
Regards
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