What Causes Itchy Red Dots On The Back?

Posted on Fri, 5 Feb 2016

Fri, 5 Feb 2016 Answered on

Mon, 23 May 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : Dear Sir,

From last one year I am having slightly red dots on my back & also having irritations in it.

Slightly itching is also there.

Please sir consult any cream & medicine also that will be very helpful to recover this problem.

Hope for a earliest response.

Regards, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Neel Kudchadkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Heat boils. Possible fungal infection. Quickly curable.

Detailed Answer:
Hi!

1. Since these red dots are present for 1 year, they are chronic and signify a local skin infection rather than any other disease.

2. You have mentioned itching. This is common in fungal infections. This is also seen in a certain skin condition called heat boils.

3. Apply Clotrimoxazole cream for 2 weeks.

4. Use Nycil anti-rash talcum powder and keep the area dry.

This will easily solve your problem. You can also upload the image of the area (if possible) so that I can have a closer look at it.

Thanks for your query,
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

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