What Does A Red Itchy Spot On The Leg Suggest?

Posted on Sat, 18 Apr 2015

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Question : Hello I have a red spot about the size of a dime on my leg but it doesn't hurt or itch I have been putting a ton of lotion on it but it's not helping. I've had it about a month.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
It may be an allergic reaction or fungal infection.
It is important to confirm the diagnosis. 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 guidance.
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. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 hours later)

Just wondering if you had received the photo ?

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

Brief Answer:
Clobetasol and Coal tar

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like a psoriasis plaque.
I treat such cases with clobetasol cream in day and coal tar ointment in night.
I have seen excellent response in my patients within a week.
You too can try this.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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