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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Black Spots On The Thighs
Question: Hi,
I am having black spots on both thighs which appears like rash.
Symptoms:-
Itching. Generally while wearing trousers.
I am having black spots on both thighs which appears like rash.
Symptoms:-
Itching. Generally while wearing trousers.
Brief Answer:
Upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at Health Care Magic
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at Health Care Magic
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Hi,
Please see the photos i have uploaded.
Thanks.
Please see the photos i have uploaded.
Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Looks like pseudo folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it is looking like pseudo folliculitis.
It occurs due to inflammation of the hair follicles due penetration of the hair in the wall of the follicle.
It is common in persons with curly hair or due to wrong shaving practices.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply steroid antibiotic combination like Mometasone furoate and Fusidic acid combination cream on the black spots twice daily for 2 weeks along with anti-histaminic like tablet Levocetrizine 5 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
These medicines are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Looks like pseudo folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it is looking like pseudo folliculitis.
It occurs due to inflammation of the hair follicles due penetration of the hair in the wall of the follicle.
It is common in persons with curly hair or due to wrong shaving practices.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply steroid antibiotic combination like Mometasone furoate and Fusidic acid combination cream on the black spots twice daily for 2 weeks along with anti-histaminic like tablet Levocetrizine 5 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
These medicines are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Hi,
I dont have curly hair or its not on my chin. Its on my thigh.
Thanks.
I dont have curly hair or its not on my chin. Its on my thigh.
Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Pseudo folliculitis can occur without these predisposing factors
Detailed Answer:
Curly hair and wrong shaving practices are common predisposing factors for pseudo folliculitis but it can occur even without these causes.
Pseudo folliculitis can occur without these predisposing factors
Detailed Answer:
Curly hair and wrong shaving practices are common predisposing factors for pseudo folliculitis but it can occur even without these causes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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