Suggest Treatment For Hyper Pigmented Lesions On Skin

Posted on Sun, 30 Nov 2014

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Sun, 30 Nov 2014 Answered on

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Question : I think im getting ringworm. It believe it's still in the early stages. Is there anyway of curing it before it grows before i go to the doctor?

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Clinical image required for better assessment

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.

Kindly, post the image of the lesion for better assessment.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal

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Follow up: Dr. Shailja Puri (1 hour later)

These are pictures of what i think is ringworm. It's on my but & all over my stomach

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lesion appears to be due to pitryiasis

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
Thanks for posting the clinical images.
The lesions are discoid and hyper-pigmented.
Ringworm is not the only possibility that comes to my mind.
Infact, there is another group of skin problems called pitryiasis which can be another possibility.
Pityriasis is also a fungal infection like ring worm.
However, a clinical assessment by a dermatologist is required.
Medication can be prescribed after clinical assessment.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal

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