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What Does A Raised Red Mark On Buttocks Indicate?
Question: I have red very slightly raised marks on my buttox mostly 1/8 inch wide moving up my right side every three inches or so to my armpit. Also 2 or 3 on my other armpit and my several on my back. They start out red and then go darker and fade. There is one each on the inside of each arm that seems to have a slightly darker point to one side of the dot. I notice that the ones on my back and side seem to be in more less a straight line.
Brief Answer:
Permethrin, Ivermectin.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
After keen observation of your pictures and considering your history and description, I think you have got scabies. Its a kind of contagious parasitic infestation caused by a mite.
Nothing to worry as the treatment is simple enough and effective if done in right wat.
Consult a dermatologist, who would prescribe you oral drugs like ivermectin and antihistaminics. Also, apply a cream containing 5% permethrin, below neck onwards to cover whole body followed by bath in warm water after 8-10 hours. Do not repeat the same unless advised. Ideally, everyone in the family should be examined and treated in similar way to prevent recurrence.
After single overnight application of permethrin, you should apply cream containing betamethasone and fusidic acid for few weeks to treat the rashes.
Launder clothes and beddings in warm water.
Maintain proper hygiene.
Let me know if you have any more queries.
Hope this will take care of your issue
Thank you and take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Permethrin, Ivermectin.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
After keen observation of your pictures and considering your history and description, I think you have got scabies. Its a kind of contagious parasitic infestation caused by a mite.
Nothing to worry as the treatment is simple enough and effective if done in right wat.
Consult a dermatologist, who would prescribe you oral drugs like ivermectin and antihistaminics. Also, apply a cream containing 5% permethrin, below neck onwards to cover whole body followed by bath in warm water after 8-10 hours. Do not repeat the same unless advised. Ideally, everyone in the family should be examined and treated in similar way to prevent recurrence.
After single overnight application of permethrin, you should apply cream containing betamethasone and fusidic acid for few weeks to treat the rashes.
Launder clothes and beddings in warm water.
Maintain proper hygiene.
Let me know if you have any more queries.
Hope this will take care of your issue
Thank you and take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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