What Causes Black Patches In Waist Area?

Posted on Thu, 7 May 2015

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Thu, 7 May 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hello m 20 year old...in my waist area there r some black patches.i wnt to knw dat is it is dirt or eczema or some wht else??for two years i dont use scrub and aftr dat i thnk that this patches hv happen nd i also send u the photos

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Fungal infections can sometimes present as asymptomatic dark patches.
I treat such cases with oral and topical antifungal cream and have seen excellent response with these.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a proper diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Should i do any blood checkup???nd can i only use clotimazol cream???plz check d pic dat i send to u nd plz inform me is it fungal infection or not??nd you r dermatalogy???

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

Brief Answer:
Use clotrimazole

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photographs.
It is looking like a fungal infection.
Yes you can apply clotrimazole cream.
It is an antifungal agent and will give you relief.
No blood tests are required.
There is no problem with blood.
Yes I am a dermatologist.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (13 days later)

hello,in my chest area there r some white patches,i want to know dat it is fungle infection or some wht else?i also send u the photos//

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Blood report normal

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Yes even this is appearing as a fungal infection.
I have seen the blood reports.
It is totally normal.
Don't worry, just relax.
Continue with the medication.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj