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What Causes Thickening Of Skin In Between Buttocks?
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Sun, 9 Nov 2014
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Sun, 9 Nov 2014
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Question : I have thick skin (dark in color)near my but crack (side).. been there for few years now..very small at first seems to be getting bigger, not itchy or pain in anyway...what do i need to do to get rid of it
Brief Answer:
photograph required,
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed tinea cruris, a fungal infection.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper diagnosis.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
photograph required,
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed tinea cruris, a fungal infection.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper diagnosis.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am trying to attach a picture here, if i do not get to the option i will send it via email. What causes this? and will you also prescribe me the necessary medication? thank you
What causes this? and will you also prescribe me the necessary medication? thank you. I have attached the pic
What causes this? and will you also prescribe me the necessary medication? thank you. I have attached the pic
Brief Answer:
fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.
I didn't find attachment .
Probably it is fungal infection.
You can apply ointment clotrimazole twice daily for 15 days.
This should give you relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.
I didn't find attachment .
Probably it is fungal infection.
You can apply ointment clotrimazole twice daily for 15 days.
This should give you relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Clotrimazole Cream 1% good enough?
Brief Answer:
yes it will be enough
Detailed Answer:
Yes it will be enough.
Just apply continuously for 15 days.
Thank you
yes it will be enough
Detailed Answer:
Yes it will be enough.
Just apply continuously for 15 days.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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