Medical Case: Need help with diagnosis
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Need help with diagnosis (Dermatology)

Dr. Sheetal Kamble., BHMS

 

Medical Case Details:

Hello, everyone! A 65 years old lady complains of severe itching with eruptions under the armpit. These eruptions started 4 to 5 days back, and they seem to be increasing in number. Also, she has been sweating a lot, maybe due to the hot climate. A photo is attached here. Need help with the diagnosis. Does it look like a viral infection? Any advice would be really helpful. Thank you.

 


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    Dr. Ashwin Suresh
    General Practitioner

    Give only antihistamines.
    Don't give any steroids

    ▲ 1
    28.Apr, 08:27am

    Dr. Hira Chaudhry
    Family Physician

    Apparently doesn't seem like a viral infection. Has she used something new for hair removal under the armpits such as a new cream or something? Is there a history of such symptoms before? More information would be helpful. Meanwhile, I would suggest practising personal hygiene and frequently cleaning the armpits and you said she's also sweating a lot.

    28.Apr, 10:22am

    Dr. Suvina Attavar
    Dermatologist

    Does she have it under both the armpits? or any of the other fold areas? It definately doesnt look like a viral infection. Has she applied anything over the area post the rashes. It looks like a steroid modified tinea . Avoid steroids, you can start antifungals.

    ▲ 1
    28.Apr, 10:27am

    Dr. Anita Jacoba Ras
    General Practitioner

    I would also use antifungals and avoid steroids. The area should be kept dry, as fungi love moist warm areas.

    ▲ 1
    28.Apr, 07:04pm

    Dr. Vandana Andrews
    General Practitioner

    STAR, ORAL ANTIFUNGAL AND (TOPICAL BROADSPECTRUM ANTIFUNGAL ) WITH ANTI HISTAMINE.
    .

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    29.Apr, 10:22am

    Dr. Sheetal Kamble
    Homeopathic Physician

    Thank you everyone for the response.

    01.May, 02:24am

    Dr. Asad Ijaz Malik
    General Practitioner

    Itd looks likes tinea corporis...
    start
    *Antifungal cream
    *anti histamine
    *if history of recurrent then start oral Terbinafin tab
    *dry skin ,avoid sweeting ,



    09.May, 01:05am

    Dr. Dhamankar Amit Shivraj
    General Practitioner

    I would suggest Tab Syntran 200mg BD for 10 days. Tab Allegra 180mg OD after lunch. Tab levocet 10mg after dinner. Ointment Lulliconazole TDS.

    Please revert if it gives relief.

    02.Jun, 07:28pm



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