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What Is The Cause Of Red Spots?

I have one circular patch of dry skin on my upper thigh near my knee. Originally it itched. Then it was just red and dry. A smaller itchy spot appeared close to it. I haven't been able to go the doctor yet but I've been putting on an anti-bacterial cream as well as neosporin. The large circle has now faded in the color. The other smaller spot is still there but not itchy. I'm worried if I go the doctor now it will be a waste is time since because the spots have faded and started to go away, him/her won't be able to properly diagnose.
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
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Hello,

Thank you for posting on HCM.

It seems you are suffering from a fungal infection skin called Tinea.


In my patients of Tinea, I usually recommend proper course of oral anti-fungal drugs like Fluconazole along with anti-fungal cream like luliconazole for local application at bedtime.
You can additionally use antifungal dusting powder containing clotrimazole during day time and a soap containing ketoconazole for rinsing of affected areas.
Take oral antihistaminics for itching as required.
Avoid scratching/peeling of skin as it can cause secondary bacterial infection.
Maintain hygiene over those areas and avoid wearing tight undergarments.

Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health.

Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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What Is The Cause Of Red Spots?

Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. It seems you are suffering from a fungal infection skin called Tinea. In my patients of Tinea, I usually recommend proper course of oral anti-fungal drugs like Fluconazole along with anti-fungal cream like luliconazole for local application at bedtime. You can additionally use antifungal dusting powder containing clotrimazole during day time and a soap containing ketoconazole for rinsing of affected areas. Take oral antihistaminics for itching as required. Avoid scratching/peeling of skin as it can cause secondary bacterial infection. Maintain hygiene over those areas and avoid wearing tight undergarments. Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health. Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda