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Suggest Treatment For Fungal Skin Infection On Legs

Posted on Thu, 13 Nov 2014

Question: Hello Sir
I have some skin infection like rash painly in legs ( red and inflamed skin). From yesterday I could see it growing in the private part also. It is very much itching and very dry. I used Scabex lotion and no results. Please advise.

Regards
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Can you please upload s photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper diagnosis.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 minutes later)

Hello Sir
I have uploaded the photo fo one area in the right leg and this is similar in thigh, private part etc.

Regards
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for photograph.
It is looking like fungal infection.
Apply ointment clotrimazole twice daily for 15 days. You will get good results.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T