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Are The Rashes Allergic Symptoms For Yeast Where The Rashes Are Itchy And Painful?
Yes, thank you. I ve had some kind of aggressive infection on my skin for several months now, and delayed diagnosis and treatment as I was in Spain for six months when it started. My G.P. cried out shingles as soon as she saw it, but then decided it is probably a fungal infection because of how long I ve had it. She prescribed Fluconazole, which I ve taken for a week now to no avail. The rash is very itchy and painful. I also have MRSA. What is this, and how can I get rid of it? It s difficult wearing closed-toe shoes now that it s wintertime as a large patch of the rash is on top of my feet and ankles. It s also progressed up my legs. It began, oddly enough, when I drank a couple of Spanish beers, and began on my arms and hands, so I initially thought the rash might be an allergic reaction to yeast. What are your thoughts? Thank you so much for your kind assistance.
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Hi,
I can understand your concern for the rashes and allergic symptoms. After reading your history I can make out two possibilities:
1. Fungal infection of the area: if this is deep enough and causing flaking and maceration of skin along with blisters then this is the best possibility.
2. Allergic contact dermatitis: if these are red areas with complete coverage without any maceration like appearance.
Do not pinch, pop or scratch the area. Keep the area dry and wear cotton socks. Change the socks two time a day. Do not get exposed to extremes of environment and protect yourself from heat and humidity.
For fugal infection, I suggest you to apply plane anti-fungal cream such as clotrimazole or ketoconazole. Take fluconazole 150 mg alternate days or tablet terbinafine 250 mg daily for 15 days. Do not apply any mixed cream or mixed ointments as it causes further aggravation of the problem.
If at all the things are not improving in next couple of days after this above treatment then you can meet a dermatologist for best possible diagnosis.
Take care.
I can understand your concern for the rashes and allergic symptoms. After reading your history I can make out two possibilities:
1. Fungal infection of the area: if this is deep enough and causing flaking and maceration of skin along with blisters then this is the best possibility.
2. Allergic contact dermatitis: if these are red areas with complete coverage without any maceration like appearance.
Do not pinch, pop or scratch the area. Keep the area dry and wear cotton socks. Change the socks two time a day. Do not get exposed to extremes of environment and protect yourself from heat and humidity.
For fugal infection, I suggest you to apply plane anti-fungal cream such as clotrimazole or ketoconazole. Take fluconazole 150 mg alternate days or tablet terbinafine 250 mg daily for 15 days. Do not apply any mixed cream or mixed ointments as it causes further aggravation of the problem.
If at all the things are not improving in next couple of days after this above treatment then you can meet a dermatologist for best possible diagnosis.
Take care.
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