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Rash On Leg, Dry, Itchy, Spreading, Tried Fucidin Ointment. Advice?

Hi I have had a rash on the lateral part of my lower right leg, just above my ankle, for about a year now. It is dry and .itchy at times.It has spread from a small area to nearly a 3 inches diameter area on my leg with darkening of the shin involved. I have seen my doctor and tries fucidin ointment without any improvement. I don t think he knows what the problem is and I ve not been back. Can you please advice?
Mon, 28 Oct 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query,

You might have developed fungal infection.

Please get a KOH mount done,

This can confirm the fungal etiology.

Treatment can be with oral antifungals as well as with topical antifungals.

Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.

Let me know if you have any other doubt.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you a good health.
Thank you

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Rash On Leg, Dry, Itchy, Spreading, Tried Fucidin Ointment. Advice?

Hello, Thanks for the query, You might have developed fungal infection. Please get a KOH mount done, This can confirm the fungal etiology. Treatment can be with oral antifungals as well as with topical antifungals. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you a good health. Thank you