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Impetigo / Ecthyma
I've developed few sores looking like impetigo or ecthyma. can't distinguish.
These are spread only on legs but some developments is seen in other parts now.
The sores are painless and not itchy.
They've developed on my feet, lower leg and now knee.
Is it contagious? As the ones i had on lower legs is present since many months.
Other info- I also get tinea cruris in groin during summer but this time i'm curing it at early stage with lulican, C Win.
what should i do as lockdown has a big issue to visit dermatologist too. Please help.
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According to your history you have both bacterial infection and fungal infection which are both contagious... they can spread on your own body and can spread to others... need to start specific course of medications to relieve you from the problem
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Online consultation with pictures for better understanding and to achieve good results
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You didn’t mention any symptoms to give symptomatic treatment
Try applying fusidic acid cream on the rashes which you mentioned as impetigo
Consult online for further management
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Firstly impetigo and ecthyma are bacterial infections. Usually they are painful conditions.
Impetigo is usually seen in children.It is contagious and Tinea cruris is also contagious.
Coming to the lesions on your legs and feet , definitely need pictures to diagnose your condition.
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Do consultation online with proper pictures for treatment
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