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Skin infection at knee area
Hello doctor,
I have used knee brace for thread mill and running in gym and after one day of usage i see skin rash and skin irritation on my knee area ,might be due to sweat formed.
Kindly help me why this is occurred and what ointment i need to use
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Yes sir. Seems so. But can be settled easily. Need more history on other allergy prevalent
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consult online for specific tablet and cream and lotion
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It caused irritant contact dermatitis...it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation
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Slight irritation of skin is there, it is easily treatable. Please consult online for proper treatment
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
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8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
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8 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Consult online for further treatment
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Dr. Abigail
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
The one on the back of the knee looks more recent. Are you sure the ly both appeared at the same time? Regardless, looks like a friction dermatitis or an irritant contact dermatitis to something that might have gotten in contact with the brace. Have you used the brace before? Please consult online
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Dr. Siri N S
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello. Would need a brief history on evolution of the lesions. Kindly consult for further guidance
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Dr Hitesh Viradiya
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Surat
Specific treatment available for complete cure
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed prescription and further management
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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