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Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection Under Stomach

Posted on Mon, 27 Apr 2015

Question: What is this? I haven't noticed it before the other day when it felt painful and scabby. Its at my underwear line under my stomach and bot an area that I can easily see so i do not know gow ling its been there.

Is it a mole? It hurts and has like crusty scab stuff around it.

Ive attached a fes photos ive taken XXXXXXX the last couple days.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photographs.
It is looking like fungal infection.
I treat such cases with topical ointment clotrimazole and oral Fluconazole tablet.
I have seen excellent response with these.
You can try it in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (21 hours later)

Those are all one single spot - is that common of a fungal infection?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes, it is common

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Fungal infections can present in various forms ranging from flat slow growing patches to pus filled lesions.
The site of involvement in your case is mainly skin folds.
These are usual sites for fungal infection.

Please use the medication advised by me.
This will help you.
Feel free to ask any other doubts.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E