What could cause redness and itching all over the body?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have redness around my breast and it feels itchy. The itching is heavy when I wear a bra. It is under tolerable level if I apply Candid B lotion. Also, I have the same itching in my abdomen, bums, and under thighs. There is redness over these areas as well. These areas are extremely itchy if I wear anything tight or if I do not apply Candid B lotion. It gives me only temporary relief. If I do not apply it then the itching and redness become severe and gets spread. What is my problem?

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

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I have reviewed the attached photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

According to your history and the attached photograph you are suffering from ringworm infection. It is a fungal infection which has a tendency to spread. You are probably having the same infection over your abdomen, thighs, buttocks and left nipple. I would recommend you to start oral as well as topical antifungal.

Start taking capsule Itraconazole 100 mg one capsule twice daily and apply Sertaconazole cream on the affected areas twice daily.
For itching take the tablet Levocetirizine 5 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of the itching.
Continue this for three weeks and revert back.
You will notice improvement but do not stop the medicines on your own. Otherwise, there can be a recurrence of the infection.
Besides this do not share soap and towels. Wear loose cotton clothes, stay in a cool airy environment, and keep the areas dry.