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What Causes Skin Allergy On Left Hand?
Question: Hello Doctor, my name is XXXXXX. I am suffering from skin allergy. There is a small patch (kind of wound) developing on my left hand near thumb. please refer picture attached and suggest the kind of decease. thanks
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
From the description and Image provided by you, I feel that you might be suffering with Tinea Corporis infection.
Tinea Corporis is a skin infection due to Fungi. It is also called ringworm of the body. This condition can be treated easily but has chances of recurrence.
Here are some tips to help cure this condition:
1. Keep the area clean and dry.
2. Use a antifungal Cream containing - Miconazole, Clotrimazole, Ketoconazole, Terbenifine, or Oxiconazole. These are often effective in controlling such wounds.
3. Wash and dry the area first.
4. Apply the cream, beginning just outside the area of the wound and moving toward the center.
5. Use the cream twice a day for 7 to 10 days.
6. Do not use a bandage over the area.
This condition usually responds to topical medications mentioned above within 4 weeks. Severe or resistant cases usually respond quickly to antifungal medicines taken orally, which may need your doctor's prescription.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
From the description and Image provided by you, I feel that you might be suffering with Tinea Corporis infection.
Tinea Corporis is a skin infection due to Fungi. It is also called ringworm of the body. This condition can be treated easily but has chances of recurrence.
Here are some tips to help cure this condition:
1. Keep the area clean and dry.
2. Use a antifungal Cream containing - Miconazole, Clotrimazole, Ketoconazole, Terbenifine, or Oxiconazole. These are often effective in controlling such wounds.
3. Wash and dry the area first.
4. Apply the cream, beginning just outside the area of the wound and moving toward the center.
5. Use the cream twice a day for 7 to 10 days.
6. Do not use a bandage over the area.
This condition usually responds to topical medications mentioned above within 4 weeks. Severe or resistant cases usually respond quickly to antifungal medicines taken orally, which may need your doctor's prescription.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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