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Skin infection during diabetes
My sister is diabetic and has got this skin rash and it's itching her because of covid-19 we are on lock down hence requiring consultation and medical assistance and need to know what medicine can she consume for the same.. Please help!! Below are pics attached for assistance
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Looks like eczema which is common in diabetic and thyroid patients also old age patients as these conditions make the skin extremely dry and itchy.kindky use a paraben free moisturiser and consult me online for further treatment
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Hi,
The pictures are not very clear.
It could be an eczema , lichen planus or a fungal infection.
If sugars are uncontrolled this can get secondarily infected.
Need more details and photos for diagnosis and treatment.
You can consult directly through practo consult and i can help you out.
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Avoid scratching.
Make aure sugars are under control.
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