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What Does A Red Itchy Spot On The Leg Suggest?
Question: Hello I have a red spot about the size of a dime on my leg but it doesn't hurt or itch I have been putting a ton of lotion on it but it's not helping. I've had it about a month.
Brief Answer:
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
It may be an allergic reaction or fungal infection.
It is important to confirm the diagnosis. Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper guidance.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
It may be an allergic reaction or fungal infection.
It is important to confirm the diagnosis. Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper guidance.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Just wondering if you had received the photo ?
Brief Answer:
Clobetasol and Coal tar
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like a psoriasis plaque.
I treat such cases with clobetasol cream in day and coal tar ointment in night.
I have seen excellent response in my patients within a week.
You too can try this.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Clobetasol and Coal tar
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like a psoriasis plaque.
I treat such cases with clobetasol cream in day and coal tar ointment in night.
I have seen excellent response in my patients within a week.
You too can try this.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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