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Skin infection during diabetes
My sister is diabetic and has got this skin rash and it's itching her because of covid-19 we are on lock down hence requiring consultation and medical assistance and need to know what medicine can she consume for the same.. Please help!! Below are pics attached for assistance
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Don't worry...you are suffering from eczematous dermatitis causing this.... Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Pune
Looks like eczema which is common in diabetic and thyroid patients also old age patients as these conditions make the skin extremely dry and itchy.kindky use a paraben free moisturiser and consult me online for further treatment
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Dr. Sharmila Nayak
Dermatologist
24 yrs exp
Mumbai
HI, would need proper medical history, clear pictures of the rash and since the patient is diabetic, we would require her recent blood reports to guide you further.
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Dr. Suvina attavar
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Mangalore
Hi,
The pictures are not very clear.
It could be an eczema , lichen planus or a fungal infection.
If sugars are uncontrolled this can get secondarily infected.
Need more details and photos for diagnosis and treatment.
You can consult directly through practo consult and i can help you out.
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Avoid scratching.
Make aure sugars are under control.
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