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What Is The Remedy For A Small Itchy Spot That Scales Up And Peels Like Dry Skin?

Hi my name is Allen I have a spot on forehead the size of a quarter. Started out small n almost unnoticeable mark like a small bruise. It itches alot. It scales up and peel like dry skin. Its been her for like a year now and its very annoying. Can you provide any helpful or useful information to help resolve this matter
posted on Sat, 25 Jan 2014
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Dear Allen,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Ringworm (Tinea) infection.

Management includes:
1. Keeping the area dry & avoid too much exposure to water or sweat formation.
2. Antihistamine preparations like cetirizine to reduce the itching sensation & provide symptomatic relief.
3. Application of topical antifungal cream to tackle the causative organism.

If symptoms still persist or aggravate further, then it will be better to consult a Dermatologist & get a proper examination done to find out the actual cause.
So that appropriate management steps could be taken.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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What Is The Remedy For A Small Itchy Spot That Scales Up And Peels Like Dry Skin?

Dear Allen, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Ringworm (Tinea) infection. Management includes: 1. Keeping the area dry & avoid too much exposure to water or sweat formation. 2. Antihistamine preparations like cetirizine to reduce the itching sensation & provide symptomatic relief. 3. Application of topical antifungal cream to tackle the causative organism. If symptoms still persist or aggravate further, then it will be better to consult a Dermatologist & get a proper examination done to find out the actual cause. So that appropriate management steps could be taken. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.