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Itching On The Elbows, Knees And Armpits. What Could Be The Reason? Had Protected Sex. Could This Be Scabies?
Hi, i ve been itching in several parts of my body, mainly armpits (red dots), inside where elbow bends, inside where knee bends, belt line and a few on the back, and the side around ribs. what could this be? i did have protected sex with a woman this weekend so i m thinking it s scabies but i have nothing on my hands / between my fingers. thanks for your help!
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THIS IS SYMPTOMP OF FUNGAL INFECTION
FUNGAL INFECTION ALWAYS COME IN HUMID ENVIRONMENT
AND AREAS OF SWEAT
YOU KEEP AREAS DRY
TAKE ANTI FUNKGAl 150 MGM FORCAN ONCE A WEEK
TAB ALLEGRA 120 MGM DAILY
Apply candid ointment bd
can use mycoderm powder in day
keep loose allow air to go to area
4- 6wk course
FUNGAL INFECTION ALWAYS COME IN HUMID ENVIRONMENT
AND AREAS OF SWEAT
YOU KEEP AREAS DRY
TAKE ANTI FUNKGAl 150 MGM FORCAN ONCE A WEEK
TAB ALLEGRA 120 MGM DAILY
Apply candid ointment bd
can use mycoderm powder in day
keep loose allow air to go to area
4- 6wk course
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