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How Should Infected Eczema At The Underarm And Sides Of The Chest That Oozes Liquid Be Treated And Cured?
Question: Skin infection (underarm & chest sides)
Infection for last 2 months. Took skin specilist advice but situation has worsened after that.
Skin has become red with liquid coming from skin. Infection is further spreading. The treatment suggested is enclosed
Infection for last 2 months. Took skin specilist advice but situation has worsened after that.
Skin has become red with liquid coming from skin. Infection is further spreading. The treatment suggested is enclosed
Brief Answer:
Need more information and fresh images
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
What treatment are you using? Kindly let me know which oral drug and what topical medication are you using?
I request you to kindly upload a few good quality fresh images of the affected areas in "Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look.
Regards
Need more information and fresh images
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
What treatment are you using? Kindly let me know which oral drug and what topical medication are you using?
I request you to kindly upload a few good quality fresh images of the affected areas in "Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Hi Doctor,
As advised by you, I am applying candid-clotrimazole cream and taking dexoderm 250mg twice a day.
Have uploaded recent pictures also as situation is really painful as of now.
Also please advise if there are any dos & don'ts
As advised by you, I am applying candid-clotrimazole cream and taking dexoderm 250mg twice a day.
Have uploaded recent pictures also as situation is really painful as of now.
Also please advise if there are any dos & don'ts
Brief Answer:
Regarding rash in axilla and on chest
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The rash looks more of an infected eczema in the recent images. I would like to modify the treatment. I suggest you to use a clobetasol propionate 0.05% and neomycin 0.5% combination cream e.g either Tenovate Gn cream or Lobate Gn cream, twice daily for a few days.
In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g Tab cetrizine 10mg once every evening for symptomatic relief from itching. Since there is oozing as well, it suggests bacterial superinfection. In view of that i suggest you to also take an oral antibiotic e.g Tab. Cefadroxil 500mg (Tab Droxyl CV 500mg), twice daily, for a week). Let me know after 2-3 days of the above treatment.
Take care.
Regards
Regarding rash in axilla and on chest
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The rash looks more of an infected eczema in the recent images. I would like to modify the treatment. I suggest you to use a clobetasol propionate 0.05% and neomycin 0.5% combination cream e.g either Tenovate Gn cream or Lobate Gn cream, twice daily for a few days.
In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g Tab cetrizine 10mg once every evening for symptomatic relief from itching. Since there is oozing as well, it suggests bacterial superinfection. In view of that i suggest you to also take an oral antibiotic e.g Tab. Cefadroxil 500mg (Tab Droxyl CV 500mg), twice daily, for a week). Let me know after 2-3 days of the above treatment.
Take care.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Hi Doctor,
There is quite good improvement in affected area. The affected skin has now dried up & redness has also reduced significantly.
Refer enclosed pictures, on edges of affected area, still there some acne/blister there.
1. Please advise if I continue with same medication for these small patches on edges.
2. Also advise if I need to apply some oil etc on dried skin
There is quite good improvement in affected area. The affected skin has now dried up & redness has also reduced significantly.
Refer enclosed pictures, on edges of affected area, still there some acne/blister there.
1. Please advise if I continue with same medication for these small patches on edges.
2. Also advise if I need to apply some oil etc on dried skin
Brief Answer:
Continue with the medication
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Continue with the same medication for a week. You can use a moisturiser e g Cetaphil moisturizing lotion, before applying the cream that i have suggested for the patches. Follow up after a few days.
Regards
Continue with the medication
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Continue with the same medication for a week. You can use a moisturiser e g Cetaphil moisturizing lotion, before applying the cream that i have suggested for the patches. Follow up after a few days.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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