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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Side Of The Thighs

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Posted on Mon, 26 Oct 2015
Question: hi. I recently visited family in North XXXXXXX and noticed this rash on my side and upper thighs, it was spotty on my sides and thighs but has spread to the back of my knees and is very dark and widespread there, I attached a picture of the back of my knee. my diet hasn't changed and I haven't come in contact with plants and i'm only allergic to pears
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like fungal infection.
I treat such cases with topical antifungal cream.
Clotrimazole cream works well.
You can try this after consultation with your doctor.
It is safe and effective.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Side Of The Thighs

Brief Answer: Fungal infection Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. It is looking like fungal infection. I treat such cases with topical antifungal cream. Clotrimazole cream works well. You can try this after consultation with your doctor. It is safe and effective. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.