Suggest Treatment For Spreading Dark Pigmentation On The Chest Area

Posted on Sat, 1 Aug 2015

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Question : I have a skin infection. i did not take bath for a few days. so after 4-5 days i started some dark spots in my chest area. now it has started spreading slowly. please advice some medication for me. i will attach the image of the infected area for you to see. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Apply an antifungal cream such as Clotrimazole

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum. I can understand your concern for the rash over the affected area.

I have gone through the pictures with diligence and thoroughly analysing the pictures I can make out that you have fungal infection of the area.

It is basically caused by improper hygiene and sweating.

In such a condition I suggest my patients to apply an antifungal cream such as Clotrimazole or sertaconazole or ketoconazole over the affected area.

Take daily bath and wear cotton clothes.

I hope this helps.

With regards,

Dr Sanjay Kanodia
MD-DERMATOLOGY

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