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Scaly skin in multiple areas
I've been getting these small round scaly patches all over my body (inside of thighs, chest, and under my breast). The skin looks scaly and glossy, and is itchy. I've been moisturizing it with coconut oil, but the number is growing alarmingly and I don't know what to do.
It first started with a small round patch on my left inner thigh, and then I found two more on my right. It seems to be infecting smaller scabs or wounds like scratched mosquito bites or scratches and making those into these patches as well. A preliminary Google search makes me believe it's either pityriasis rosea, some sort of eczema, or ringworm. Please help.
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It's 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.
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Looks like tinea... for confirmation of diagnosis.. proceed for online consultation
Rosea most commonly occurs on trunk...
Tinea or ringworm - common sites are folds which u mentioned...
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Dr. J Prasad
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Probably a fungal infection.
Need more details.
Consult me on practo pro now for guidance and prescription.
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