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How to get rid of the rashes which exist even after medications?

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Published At June 20, 2019
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have these rashes appearing in my inner thigh and body, and they started small and now has spread across 60 % of my body. I went to my local general physician and was given antibiotics, but that did not help. I was also given Dermol 500 lotion, Betnovate RD cream and Lyclear dermal cream to no avail. It is probably more comfortable if I send you the picture as it is very annoying. It is not painful, but it is spreading to my buttocks, inner thighs near my penis, both arms and body rib. What could it be?

Answered by Dr. Payal Chauhan

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. I would have appreciated a bit clearer pictures with good light (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The distribution and morphology point towards a superficial fungal infection, which has been modified by topical steroids use? Has it been itchy at any point, any redness?

Kindly consult your doctor to discuss the suggestion and take the treatment with consent.

1. Capsule Itraconazole 100 mg twice a day.

2. Tablet Levocetirizine 5 mg once at night.

3. Terbinafine cream apply twice a day.

Do this for a week.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

There was redness at one point, but it comes and goes. Also, I have taken better pictures, and I have attached them. Regarding the medications, please recommend where I can buy them from? I think I will need a prescription to buy these unless you guys can source them for me. Also, any idea how I got this infection? The reason is I live a clean lifestyle so quite surprised why this has happened?

Answered by Dr. Payal Chauhan

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Clearer pictures help particularly the images sent from a bit distance (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

Pityriasis rosea is the first differential after seeing these pictures, which is a superficial rash, caused by certain viral infections. Usually, it is erythematous and starts as a large oval lesion (Herald patch), followed by smaller ones. It is often self-limiting in a few weeks. Please take following medications, avoid the previously mentioned ones.

1. Tenovate (Clobetasol propionate) ointment.

2. Cetaphil moisturizing cream.

Mix both in 1:1 ratio and apply twice a day for 10 days initially. As you sent new pictures, it does not look like fungal infection and has nothing to do with hygiene. I hope it helps.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Payal Chauhan
Dr. Payal Chauhan

Dermatology

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