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Skin rings
Hi Doc,
There are a lot of rings forming on my arms and legs, they seems to be itching now.
I was advised to take the following medicines which I've been taking for three weeks now. However they never slowed down, initially they did not spread, now they have a burning sensation. Also attaching image.
Cap itratuf (itraconazol) 200 mg at night
Tab teczine 5 mg (cetrizine) at night
Tab dazit (desloratidine) 5 mg morning
Kenozole cream (ketoconazole) morning & evening
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Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia
Dermatologist
25 yrs exp
Mumbai
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.
Next Steps
Avoid steroid containing creams like Zole F 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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"Fungal Infection, Ringworm: What You Should Know" by Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/fungal-infection-ringworm-what-you-should-know-14722/post
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