Dr. Shama Naaz
Dermatology
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Hello doctor,
I have a yellowish-white film growing all over the skin, and sometimes it has black spots in it. It made me lose my hair, and all of my nails look infected. When I peel it off, it is almost like my hair comes out of it? It is very weird. My children have it too. Any idea what it could be? Could this be yeast?
Hi,
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After going through your history, I want to get some details from you. Did you get this infection from your kids or the other way around? Was there any red itchy sore before the yellow crust? After looking at your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity), you might be having a condition called impetigo. It is a type of bacterial infection and can spread among family members. Close contact with another person with impetigo is the most common risk factor for illness.
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Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
I tried Mupirocin ointment and had no results. This yellow stuff covers every single pore on my body, and it is very uncomfortable. We all got it at the same time, but I noticed my symptoms first. I have also used medicated shampoo from a dermatologist, and again I had no results. It is thick too. But my son's penis is covered completely, and you can see yellow around it. It looks like pus that wants to come out.
Hi,
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According to your history, you have used Mupirocin but got no relief. So it may be due to some other cause. But to make a confirmed diagnosis, I suggest you have a dermoscopy done or a histopathological examination of the skin. For that, you need to visit your dermatologist and get a piece of diseased skin tissue removed for microscopic examination. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, it would help you to get a targeted treatment of your condition.
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