What Are Rashes With Dark Marks Called And How Are They Healed?

Posted on Sat, 19 May 2018

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Question : what is this rash called? the white stuff is just powder

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please answer a few questions

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have reviewed the attached photographs and need to ask you a few questions:

How long is the rash present?
Is it associated with itching, burning or pain?
Are you taking any medicines for any particular concerns?
Is it present only on one side?

Kindly revert back with the answers.

Awaiting...
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 days later)

no new medication. only on one side. i have had it a few weeks. it doesnt hurt or burn but occasionally it bothers me. do you see the dark marks looks like under my skin. what is that

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Either fungal infection or eczema

Detailed Answer:
According to your complaints it seems to be either fungal infection or eczema.
I would recommend you to apply topical antifungal like clotrimazole cream or miconazole cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once daily at bedtime for 10-14 days.
This should improve it.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy