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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Bad Odor, Itchy White Coating On Raised Purple Bump

Posted on Fri, 10 Jul 2015

Question: Recurring Bad odour started 6 months ago advanced to washing me twice daily but it was still pungent now last 2 weeks had itchy white coating with sore red wrinkly pale purple skin and just zslightly raised bumps underneath the coating, u

I've got sensitive skin eyes have irritatebut never suffer too bad just if eyes get real itchy

Answered by Dr. Praveen (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestive of yeast infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for your query.

Appreciate your efforts for sharing the snaps.They are suggestive of candida or yeast infection.I would treat with antifungal medication both topical and oral(Fluconazole) for atleast 2-4 weeks.These drugs cannot be availed over the counter.

I would examine and order for KOH smear to confirm the same.I would recommend you to consult a dermatologist as early as possible for further evaluation.

Feel free to revert for further queries you may have.

Regards
Dr.Praveen

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Praveen (14 minutes later)

Have I been contagious is my only other concern I have right now thankyou for the glimmer of hope Dr, much appreciated

Answered by Dr. Praveen (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yeast infection does not spread to others

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your revert.

Nope.This is not at all contagious if it happens to be a yeast infection.
In case after examination if it were to be any other condtion like STD then it is contagious.

Hope this answers your query.It can be cured.No need to panic at all.

Get well soon.

Best,
Dr.Praveen

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar