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What To Do For Rash On The Face, Hands And Legs?

Hello. I have a rash that started almost two weeks ago. First in my left hand then everywhere else. From face (now almost gone) to both arms and both legs. The ones on hand look very different from arms and legs. The ones on legs are circular and were first white in the middle but now brown. I thought it was ringworm. Arms look different-in the middle of each is dry skin. They itch terribly and my doc said perhaps ringworm or maybe even shingles. He took a biopsy but I ve been waiting (uncomfortably) for over a week -doc sent to lab but lab didn t accept my insurance so now it was just sent to another lab. Pls help-it s taken over my body.
Tue, 30 Apr 2019
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Hi,

If the lesions are ring like and spread peripherally... most probable diagnosis is ringworm infection..also called dermatophytosis. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend you to take antifungal like cap itroconazole 100 mg twice a day for few weeks to few months along with antihistaminics like cetirizine 10 mg daily. Apply antifungal cream like sertaconazole cream. Avoid soap bath. Use dettol liquid for bath,few drops in bucket . Improve hygiene and immunity.

Hope this helps.

Dr.Ilyas Patel,
Dermatologist
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What To Do For Rash On The Face, Hands And Legs?

Hi, If the lesions are ring like and spread peripherally... most probable diagnosis is ringworm infection..also called dermatophytosis. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend you to take antifungal like cap itroconazole 100 mg twice a day for few weeks to few months along with antihistaminics like cetirizine 10 mg daily. Apply antifungal cream like sertaconazole cream. Avoid soap bath. Use dettol liquid for bath,few drops in bucket . Improve hygiene and immunity. Hope this helps. Dr.Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist