What Causes Small Spots On Wrist And Legs?

Posted on Mon, 14 Mar 2016

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Mon, 14 Mar 2016 Answered on

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Question : One small spot show up on wrist one night. Ask Dr said dermatitis. it's been 3 months, size of quarter now, flat edges, 2 more spots on legs that look different
The first picture is my wrist. Its completely flat but the edges sting on occasion. The next 2 pics are on my legs. They are much redder than the spot on wrist. They are flat and dont ever hurt in any way. The larger one is actually getting lighter. It sort of seems brownish red and feels rough, but not scaly .

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I could not find any attachements.
Can you please upload the photographs again.
There is an option to upload photographs on right side of query page.
You can even mail them to YYYY@YYYY with subject as ATTN DR XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 minutes later)

Here are the photos. The first is on my wrist, a little larger than a quarter. The other 2 are on my calf and my ankle. None of

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (26 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photographs.
Probably you have developed a superficial fungal infection.
Usually fungal infections are associated with itch however it might present as a slow growing reddish patch.
I treat such cases with a topical antifungal cream like clotrimazole.
It is safe and effective and gives good results within 15 days.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina