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What Causes Itchy Rash On Cheek?
Question: Got a rash on cheek looks like ringworm and itches as well..its there from last week and increasing..plz suggest effective medicine
Brief Answer:
Tinea faciei
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic
I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query and I have also seen the Image.
This is classical Tinea faciei/Fungal Infection. Ring shaped lesion with central clearing and raised red scaly margin.
I would suggest topical antifungals like clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily along with an oral antifungal e.g tab fluconazole 150 mg, one tablet every week, for 4-6 weeks.
An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg would provide you symptomatic relief from itching.
Regards
Tinea faciei
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic
I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query and I have also seen the Image.
This is classical Tinea faciei/Fungal Infection. Ring shaped lesion with central clearing and raised red scaly margin.
I would suggest topical antifungals like clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily along with an oral antifungal e.g tab fluconazole 150 mg, one tablet every week, for 4-6 weeks.
An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg would provide you symptomatic relief from itching.
Regards
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