What causes repeated thigh skin infections?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have been getting repeated skin infections for the last eight to nine months on the back of my thighs. Please suggest medications for permanently resolving skin infections.

I have attached a photograph. I had a similar type of infection on the thighs previously, but it was cured two years back, and now there is no infection on any other body parts. I currently applied Luliconazole cream to the portion, but it reappeared after a few days.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

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I went through the image attached (attachment removed to preserve the patient's identity). The skin lesion is tinea corporis; it is a fungal infection. You will need at least four to six weeks of an antifungal course for permanent clearance. Also, get a liver function test done three weeks after starting the treatment.

I would suggest you Capsule Syntran (Itraconazole)100 mg twice daily after food for three weeks, Tablet Levocetirizine 5 mg once daily after dinner for three weeks, KZ (Ketoconazole) soap for bath twice daily, C-win (Ciclopirox) 1 % w/w creams, apply twice daily over the patches after bath. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with them, and then take the medicines with their consent.

Keep a regular follow-up after three weeks. I would also suggest the following preventive measures: take a bath twice daily, completely wipe dry after bath, prefer loose-fitting clothes, do not wear wet clothes, do not share your soap and towel with others, wash your clothes and innerwear separately in hot water.

I hope this helps.

Please revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.