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Skin infection

2017-02-08 09:51:43
I had skin problem in several spots look alike ringworm. i use ringgaurd and saptlotion from past 2 weeks but they keep on increasing. somebody told me it may be pityriasis rosea.
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Pityriasis rosea is not ring worm (fungal infection)... exact cause is  not know most commonly after viral fever /infection episodes. Its self limiting problem. Requires  one course of antiviral  & moisturising lotion ... antihistamines ..like levocetrizine..etc if there is any itching it make take 12 weeks for rememission. So don't use any fungal or  self medications.
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Please do consult near by Dermatologist and confirm the diagnosis

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