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What Causes Dry Scaly Skin On Buttocks?
Question: I have dry scaly skin on my buttocks, it's not itchy. This is like patchy blackish heads on buttock cheeks . It's not red and it doesn't itch.
Brief Answer:
Anti fungal treatment will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your query and concern.
Your symptoms are suggestive of polymicrobial infection mostly fungal.
I advise you to take Tab.Siscan 150 mg once daily for 3days followed by weekly once for 4 weeks.
Also I advise you to use Antifungal soaps like Keto soap and Nizoral shampoo.
Topical application of Kozic acid will be useful.
Note:These medication s should be taken under strict supervision of your doctor.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Anti fungal treatment will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your query and concern.
Your symptoms are suggestive of polymicrobial infection mostly fungal.
I advise you to take Tab.Siscan 150 mg once daily for 3days followed by weekly once for 4 weeks.
Also I advise you to use Antifungal soaps like Keto soap and Nizoral shampoo.
Topical application of Kozic acid will be useful.
Note:These medication s should be taken under strict supervision of your doctor.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
I have started the prescription , but no effect so far, is it a long drawn treatment. Please also tell that the soap is used on the affected part and donwe require to use Nizoral shampoo also.
Second kojic cream has to be apllied how many times.
Second kojic cream has to be apllied how many times.
Brief Answer:
Kojic acid cream can be applied twice daily.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome again,
Yes you can use the soap for complete body bath and Nizoral shampoo twice weekly.
Kojic cream can be applied locally twice daily on the affected area.
What do you mean by "long drawn" treatment?
Post your further information if any,
Thank you
Thank you.
Kojic acid cream can be applied twice daily.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome again,
Yes you can use the soap for complete body bath and Nizoral shampoo twice weekly.
Kojic cream can be applied locally twice daily on the affected area.
What do you mean by "long drawn" treatment?
Post your further information if any,
Thank you
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Long drawn i meant the time taken for it heal
Brief Answer:
Complete drug course is needed for cure
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome again,
Yes you need to take complete course for effective cure.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Complete drug course is needed for cure
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome again,
Yes you need to take complete course for effective cure.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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