Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection On The Skin

Posted on Tue, 11 Apr 2017

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Tue, 11 Apr 2017 Answered on

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Question : My daughter has some sort of skin issue. Its been there for roughly a month- i am attaching photos. Any idea?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I need some more information.

Is that the only lesion, or there any more ?
Since when does she have the lesions ?
Are the lesions itchy ?

Waiting for your response,

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 minutes later)

Hello, its the only one yes

Sometimes its itchy somestime it has some pain

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the information.

Based on the history and appearance, I suspect it to be fungal infection.

Apply Miconazole ointment after thoroughly washing and drying the area twice daily for 5 days.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 days later)

Thank you- the doctor prescribed a cream for her

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for using this service.

Regards,

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