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Tinea Incognito

Tinea incognito is a fungal infection affecting the skin. Its clinical appearance gets altered by using topical immunosuppressive agents. It is often caused due to topical steroids. Patients with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection, diabetes mellitus, and persons taking immunosuppressive agents have a high risk of having it. It presents as a flat scaly rash and then becomes a circular lesion with a raised border. It is treated by taking antifungal medications.

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How to get rid of my recurrent skin infections in thighs?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a skin infection in the thighs area. The previous doctor did give me an ointment and I did get rid of it somewhat. But I am in a new place right now and the infection has held me again. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please attach a picture of the lesion for details. Is it itching, burning, pain, or irritation?  Read Full »

How to relieve severe pubic itching?

Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from severe itching near the pubic area and the skin turned black. Previously, I had pubic lice issue, which was cured using Permethrin lotion. I am currently using Flucort-C cream, but it is not effective. Please suggest some medicine for it. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from tinea incognito (steroid-masked fungal infection).Steroid is contraindicated in fungal infection and you were using a steroid on it, so you have made the condition worse. Nevertheless, I suggest the following medications. Consult a specialist docto...  Read Full »

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