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Red Round Patches on Legs
Hello, I have been facing itching on my full body since July 2016, Since Nov. 2016, I got some red patches (big like round worm) on my legs and various small patches on my thighs and on penty line. I have so much itching on this also. Some doctors told me it is tinea. I have problem in sitting. I am taking some anti-fungal medicines since many days and also applying Ofloxacin, Ornidazole, Terbinafine Hydrochloride & Clobetasol Propionate Cream.And For Itching I am take Citrizine once in 2 days. Please help me.
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Hi! Thanks for your query. Fungal infection tends to affect folds of the skin, moist areas like groins, armpits, mouth, genitals, under the breasts, webs between fingers and toes, etc. Our skin protects us from fungal/yeast attack, but any cut or break in the continuity of the skin can allow penetration of fungus. It gives rise to rash, eruptions, redness, burning, intolerable itching and abnormal discharges at times. Fungal infection tends to last for many years if not treated well. It is also contagious
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Avoid steroid creams like clobetasol etc.
application of steroid containing creams Betnovate etc just suppresses it on surface but it grows beneath the skin and spreads everywhere and also becomes more resistant
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please upload the pictures of affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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