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Dark Patch On The Abdomen, Spreading. Applying Momate-F Ointment, Reddish, Swollen, Skin Peeling. Treatment?

hello doctor, i have developed a itchy dark patch on the skin of my abdomen for the past 4 months. Initially the area was small but its spreading. Doctor advised me to apply momate-F ointment, but intially it appeared to be healing for first 2 days, but suddenly the area became reddish, swolen and skin started peeling off. what do i do next??? age: 33, male, height : 170 cm, wt: 75 Kg.
posted on Thu, 21 Jun 2012
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Hi,
Your skin condition might be a fungal infection. Other possibilities are fixed drug eruption or eczema.
In any of above cases Mixed preparation Like steroid + antifungal combination ointment can hide the exact diagnosis but relieved you symptomatically.
For diagnose your condition properly you need to stop applying topical cream/ ointment for at least 14 days.
Take tablet-Atarax 25 mg twice daily for 14 days.
After end of 14 days you should consult a dermatologist for your disease pattern and management of it.
With regards.
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Dark Patch On The Abdomen, Spreading. Applying Momate-F Ointment, Reddish, Swollen, Skin Peeling. Treatment?

Hi, Your skin condition might be a fungal infection. Other possibilities are fixed drug eruption or eczema. In any of above cases Mixed preparation Like steroid + antifungal combination ointment can hide the exact diagnosis but relieved you symptomatically. For diagnose your condition properly you need to stop applying topical cream/ ointment for at least 14 days. Take tablet-Atarax 25 mg twice daily for 14 days. After end of 14 days you should consult a dermatologist for your disease pattern and management of it. With regards.