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What Causes Red Brown Patch On Leg?
Question: Is there anything to worry about, after holida a red/light brown patch appeared inside of leg, been there for 3 weeks also a light brown mark above my groin. Please see pics?! :( Bad?
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like fungal infection.
It is a common infection and can be easily treated.
There is nothing dangerous.
I treat such cases with ointment clotrimazole, an antifungal.b
It gives good response within two weeks.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like fungal infection.
It is a common infection and can be easily treated.
There is nothing dangerous.
I treat such cases with ointment clotrimazole, an antifungal.b
It gives good response within two weeks.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
There is no way this could be a form of cancer? Its just not cleared in 3 weeks and I have been exremelry worried. Any resassurance in detail would be greatly appreciated? Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Not cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
There is no possibility of cancer.
Just relax.
It's a simple fungal infection.
There is nothing to worry.
You are totally safe.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Not cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
There is no possibility of cancer.
Just relax.
It's a simple fungal infection.
There is nothing to worry.
You are totally safe.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Okay thank you, much appreciated.
Is this the diagnosis for both marks, including the long light brown mark?
What causes this?
Thanks.
Is this the diagnosis for both marks, including the long light brown mark?
What causes this?
Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Common infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes it is same.
Thigh area is moist hence chances of infection is more.
Just relax it is a common infection.
Try the medication suggested by me .
You will get relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Common infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes it is same.
Thigh area is moist hence chances of infection is more.
Just relax it is a common infection.
Try the medication suggested by me .
You will get relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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