What Causes Red Spots On Arm And Back?

Posted on Mon, 26 May 2014

Question: hi I have the red spot photo attached on arm and on my trunk where thr belly folds these have been there for last 8-10 years. I am told it is tinea versicolor. pls advise a cream ointment for this. I dust it with clotrimazole and calendula powder. it increases in humidity.
thanks.

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
tinea corporis/cruris is likely

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I have read your query and understood your concern.
I have seen the attached pic also. Thanks for the same.

It seems that you are having a skin disease known as tinea corporis rather than tinea versicolor. It is also a fungal infection but caused by different species of fungi.

I will like to know the following details:
1) Is the rash itchy?
2) Is the rash permanent or disappears completely in between?
3) How about your diabetic status ?
4) similar lesions anywhere else on body like groins, axilla or any other site ?

Kindly get back to me with reply of the above questions so that i can help you to my best.

Stay healthy

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Charu Bansal (18 minutes later)

hi I have similiar patch on trunk abdomen they dont itch however it becomes redder in humidity and light sometimes..I donot have diabetes

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
take oral fluconazole

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Welcome again.

Thanks for replying to my questions.

Apply clotrimazole/ sertraconazole cream twice daily over the lesion.
Keep the area clean and dry.

I usually also advice my patients to take tab fluconazole 150 mg once a week for atleast 2 weeks. You will need to take it under medical supervision.

Change and wash your clothes daily.
Hope it helps.
Good luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Charu Bansal (31 minutes later)

hi what is the diagnosis. what is this condition? is it ringworm? ?

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes it is likely ringworm

Detailed Answer:
From the pics, it looks like ringworm.
I will advice you to start the treatment . You will get better.

stay healthy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Charu Bansal (24 minutes later)

Thanks for your quick reply.

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
always welcome

Detailed Answer:
Always welcome.
we are always here to help you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T