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Why Has My Entire Back Turned Black Which Is Itching

Hi , I am 31 years old my skin is turning black with rashes all over the back.I ma able to sleep and were clothes.My condition is now serious.And also itches.Now almost my entire back as turned black.
posted on Tue, 7 Jun 2011
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It really needs a dermatologist to see it and treat it. By the way you describe it , it could be fungal infection.
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Dermatologist,  Dr. Puvvula Kishore Kumar's  Response
Hi...dear user..,
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
Black coloured rash with itching back of the body..,could be
SUN TANNING or IRRITANT DERMATITIS..
it is due to.....long standing sun exposure of your back..,or
Cosmetic allergy...or
PELLAGRA.....?(Vit.Niacin deficiency)..
1) Treat the cause...,
2) Apply Calamine lotion on your back..(Caladryl) morning times..,
3) Betamethsone and Gentamycin cream night application.,
4) Tab. Levocetrizine 5 mg daily for 7 days..,
5) Tab.Ofloxacin 200 mg.2 times daily for 7 days..will give good result..,
ok...good luck
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Why Has My Entire Back Turned Black Which Is Itching

It really needs a dermatologist to see it and treat it. By the way you describe it , it could be fungal infection.