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Skin problems
Hello Doctor,
I am a 23-year-old female.
Since August, I have been having a skin problem that started as itching on my inner thighs. After itching, circular ring-like patches appeared. First it was on my left inner thigh, then on my right inner thigh, then under my right breast. Today, a new small ring-like patch has appeared under my left breast.
Initially the patches were itchy, but now the itching has mostly stopped. The older patches have become dark brown/black and sometimes the skin peels. Clothes touching the patches cause a stinging or burning sensation.
I first used Lebrostone cream, which stopped the itching but caused burning for about an hour after application.
I consulted a dermatologist on Practo, and she diagnosed me with Tinea corporis (ringworm). She prescribed:
- Itraconazole 200 mg (1 capsule at night for 2 months)
- Levocetirizine 5 mg (morning and night for 3 weeks)
- Luliz Lotion (Luliconazole 1%) twice daily for 2 months.
I have started Itraconazole and Le
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Fungus infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos.
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Based on the clinical history provided in the consultation request, this presentation is classic for extensive dermatophytosis (Tinea corporis and Tinea cruris) complicated by prior topical steroid exposure.
Clinical Assessment
Topical Steroid Impact: "Lebrostone" (typically containing Clobetasol propionate, an ultra-potent topical corticosteroid) temporarily suppressed the itching and inflammation but likely caused Tinea incognito. Topical corticosteroids alter fungal morphology, thin the epidermal barrier, promote wider fungal dissemination (spreading to bilateral groins and inframammary folds), and cause marked skin burning/stinging.
Current Lesion Evolution: The transition of older lesions to dark brown/black with peeling represents post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and resolving epidermal scale as inflammation subsides, while the new ring-like lesions under the breast indicate active, spreading infection
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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 .
●𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰
●𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 1.5 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳.
●𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
●𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.
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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluation and treatment planning.
Kindly schedule an online consultation with a dermatologist for a comprehensive assessment, prescription, and further guidance.”
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