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What Do Persistent Itchy Rashes On The Torso Indicate?
Question: Hello
My 17 year old daughter has had the following symptoms within the past several months :
Since April 2016 - rash w red bumps that show up on different parts of the body off and on....itchy at times
Around two months ago - mucus buildup w coughing to the extent that she has asked for otc mucinex which she has never done before. Mucus is clear but often green in color
Three weeks ago - white patch on her back...does not itch and not painful
Two weeks ago - Red line/mark under her breast .....no complaint of pain or itching
Not sure what any of this means. We saw an allergist who said no allergies are detected and referred us to a dermatologist who diagnosed her with dermatitis, which doesn't seem right.
My 17 year old daughter has had the following symptoms within the past several months :
Since April 2016 - rash w red bumps that show up on different parts of the body off and on....itchy at times
Around two months ago - mucus buildup w coughing to the extent that she has asked for otc mucinex which she has never done before. Mucus is clear but often green in color
Three weeks ago - white patch on her back...does not itch and not painful
Two weeks ago - Red line/mark under her breast .....no complaint of pain or itching
Not sure what any of this means. We saw an allergist who said no allergies are detected and referred us to a dermatologist who diagnosed her with dermatitis, which doesn't seem right.
Brief Answer:
Please upload images
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir.
I have worked through your question in detail.
This could possibly represent a fungal rash or a skin eczema.
I can guide you appropriately, if you can upload images of the rash and patch on back and under breast.
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Thank you.
Please upload images
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir.
I have worked through your question in detail.
This could possibly represent a fungal rash or a skin eczema.
I can guide you appropriately, if you can upload images of the rash and patch on back and under breast.
Awaiting
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I just uploaded a PDF file of the pictures.
Brief Answer:
Possible mixed bacterial and fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam.
I can certainly understand your concern.
As per your reports, the possibility of a fungal skin infection is high.
Chest seem to have residual infection .
These symptoms require oral pills of antibacterials and antifungals.
I generally prescribe oral pills of AUGMENTIN 375 and Fluconazole 150 mg for 3 days .
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these pills to you.
Further management if any is based on clinical response.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Possible mixed bacterial and fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam.
I can certainly understand your concern.
As per your reports, the possibility of a fungal skin infection is high.
Chest seem to have residual infection .
These symptoms require oral pills of antibacterials and antifungals.
I generally prescribe oral pills of AUGMENTIN 375 and Fluconazole 150 mg for 3 days .
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these pills to you.
Further management if any is based on clinical response.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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