Dr. Jaydip Sinha
Dermatology
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have a rash on my stomach. Not raised or itchy. I noticed after dehusking a coconut, but I am not allergic to eating coconut or drinking coconut products.
Hi,
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This is not an allergic reaction to any food (attachment removed to protect patient identity), looks rather a fungal infection (T.incognito). Use Clotrimazole cream (or newer ones) twice daily for six weeks.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
How long does it usually last, and what may have caused it? Just want to make sure nothing serious.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Dermatophytes are a group of fungus that caused that skin infection. Under anti-fungal medication, it goes about six weeks. KOH (potassium hydroxide) examination of skin scraping shows fungal elements.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
Is it normal that it is not raised, or itchy? Just seems like discolored areas.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Having a non-itchy goes against dermatophytes (fungal). If not applied any steroid containing cream, not raised is not important.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
So since it is not itchy, it might not be it? What else could it be?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Bacteria B.bugdiformis also produce such type of rash but it requires serology for confirmation. Alternatively, you can give a trial of Doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for a few months.
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