Why am I getting repeated localized skin infection?

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 permanent 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 other body parts. I currently applied Luliconazole cream on the portion, but it reappeared after a few days.

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 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.

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