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Having Symptoms Of Flu. Lesions With Itching On The Skin. Do I Have Myiasis?
for a couple of months I have been feeling ill. symptoms of flu but do not have the flu. I have noticed lesions on my skin. It is itchy mostly in the morining and at night. I also feel something in my scalp . I have shaved my head off and the feeling is there. I think I might have myiasis. and through out the day I have these white stuff over my hands and clothes. sometimes it feels like it is burrowing into my skin. I don t know where to start to get treatment.
Mon, 27 Aug 2012
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
You may have psoraisis as symptoms mentioned by you. Exact diagnosis can be made only after examination.
In psoriasis, patient may have itchy patches with white scaly and stuff. This lesion is associated with itching and associated with "Koebner Phenomenon".
You should consult with physician and dermatologist.
Your flu symptoms and itchy lesion may be differnr entity.
Get well soon,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
Thanks for posting your query.
You may have psoraisis as symptoms mentioned by you. Exact diagnosis can be made only after examination.
In psoriasis, patient may have itchy patches with white scaly and stuff. This lesion is associated with itching and associated with "Koebner Phenomenon".
You should consult with physician and dermatologist.
Your flu symptoms and itchy lesion may be differnr entity.
Get well soon,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
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