Q. What could cause dry and flaky dark patches on the skin?
Hello doctor,
I have mild eczema and PCOS. I have dark patches under my arms, breasts, stomach, and behind my neck. I also have lighter patches on my stomach and back. I have used antifungal creams to get rid of the dark patches, but it works only once. Right now, I am consuming less dairy and trying to manage my PCOS; however, my skin is only getting worse. I rarely have eczema flareups unless my skin is extremely dry or when I overeat dairy. For my eczema, I am using e45 lotion; however, it is not helping. I have used shea butter to moisturize my skin; however, it works only during the warm climate. Previously I have used Ketazole cream for the same. My skin has become very dry and flaky.
Kindly advise.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
Dark patches are because of a fungal infection called pityriasis versicolor. I suggest you the below treatment plan :
- Cream Luliconazole is to be applied on the dark patches twice daily for a month.
- Venusia max lotion, to be applied to the whole body immediately after bath (for eczema).
- Cream Momate (Mometasone) to be applied only on the eczematous areas daily at night for three weeks.
Consult a specialist doctor, talk to him or her, and start the treatment with their consent.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the response.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
You can follow up after a month. I will advise further treatment based on your response.
Thank you.
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