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What Causes Severe Itchiness And Redness In Different Parts Of The Body?

Hello, I have had severe irritation, itchiness and redness under my breasts for about 2 weeks now. I have treated it with anti fungal OTC medications. Soon after my upper body started healing, my legs started developing patches of red, itchy skin as well, followed by bruising. I am concerned this is something other than a fungal infection. I am an otherwise healthy 54 year old woman. Thank you
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having fungal infection called as tinea corporis.
My treatment advice is -
1. Maintain good hygiene and bath twice daily.
2. Apply an antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral fluconazole, itraconazole and terbinafine taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Severe Itchiness And Redness In Different Parts Of The Body?

Hi. As per your case history you are having fungal infection called as tinea corporis. My treatment advice is - 1. Maintain good hygiene and bath twice daily. 2. Apply an antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral fluconazole, itraconazole and terbinafine taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.