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I Have This Infection Like Thing On Both My Elbows. It Is Itchy And Only Seems To Occur Around Winter, Has Also Happened Previously. I Have Been Using Some Tinea Cream Which Contained It, But Wouldn't Completely Remove It. I Have Now Ran Out Of The Cream And Want To Know What Do Next.

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Posted on Sun, 19 Mar 2023
Question: Hi, I have this infection like thing on both my elbows. It is itchy and only seems to occur around winter, has also happened previously. I have been using some tinea cream which contained it, but wouldn't completely remove it. I have now ran out of the cream and want to know what do next.
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Eczematous rash, topical steroid, moisturising lotion & antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your complaints and reviewed the attached photograph.
It is not looking like tinea.
It looks like an eczematous rash.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily along with frequent and liberal application of a moisturising lotion on the arms .
Also take antihistaminic like tablet cetrizine .
Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to answer any further queries.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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I Have This Infection Like Thing On Both My Elbows. It Is Itchy And Only Seems To Occur Around Winter, Has Also Happened Previously. I Have Been Using Some Tinea Cream Which Contained It, But Wouldn't Completely Remove It. I Have Now Ran Out Of The Cream And Want To Know What Do Next.

Brief Answer: Eczematous rash, topical steroid, moisturising lotion & antihistaminic Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your complaints and reviewed the attached photograph. It is not looking like tinea. It looks like an eczematous rash. If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily along with frequent and liberal application of a moisturising lotion on the arms . Also take antihistaminic like tablet cetrizine . Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them. I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to answer any further queries. Regards Dr Asmeet