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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Red And Black Spot On Thigh

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Posted on Tue, 15 Dec 2015
Question: I have a black spot the size of a nickel on the inside of my thigh. The spot has a red ring around the outside. Like its infected? It's flat, and itches all the time. I have had it for at least a month maybe longer.
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Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possibility of infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Welcome to the site!

I am Dr V XXXXXXX a Sr Cons Dermatologist.

I am concerned about your problem and think that it is could be one of the commonest infections in the area which is due to a fungal infection.

The following measures have helped my patients presenting in the manner described

1 Keeping the area well ventilated and dry, especially after a bath

2 MICONAZOLE or a comparable local application twice a day

3 Oral TERBINAFINE 250 mg Twice a day for Two weeks

4 Anti-allergics like LEVOCETIRIZINE 5 mg Once a day for 10 days for control of itching
(Since some of them are Prescription based drugs i'd suggest you to firstly get checked by your local physician before getting them)

Pleas also ensure that your blood sugar levels are within normal range
There is a good probability that early recovery will set in.

Our best wishes, always!
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Red And Black Spot On Thigh

Brief Answer: Possibility of infection Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to the site! I am Dr V XXXXXXX a Sr Cons Dermatologist. I am concerned about your problem and think that it is could be one of the commonest infections in the area which is due to a fungal infection. The following measures have helped my patients presenting in the manner described 1 Keeping the area well ventilated and dry, especially after a bath 2 MICONAZOLE or a comparable local application twice a day 3 Oral TERBINAFINE 250 mg Twice a day for Two weeks 4 Anti-allergics like LEVOCETIRIZINE 5 mg Once a day for 10 days for control of itching (Since some of them are Prescription based drugs i'd suggest you to firstly get checked by your local physician before getting them) Pleas also ensure that your blood sugar levels are within normal range There is a good probability that early recovery will set in. Our best wishes, always!