Suggest Remedies For An Itchy Patch At The Base Of My Spine
I have an itchy patch right at the base of my spine, the skin looks normal and it did not itch while I was away in Greece on holiday, but started again when I came back, it is not constant but seems to occur at random times. Double base cream helps to soothe it.
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Perhaps it is either a fungal infection or it could be an eczema patch. A fungal infection is usually a ring shaped peripherally expanding lesion with central clearing and raised, red, scaly margins whereas a chronic eczema patch is dry, red and scaly throughout. For a fungal infection I would usually suggest an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, whereas for an eczema patch, a moisturizer along with a topical steroid cream would usually work. Apart from specific therapy you may also take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg tablet for symptomatic relief.
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Suggest Remedies For An Itchy Patch At The Base Of My Spine
Hello and Welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Perhaps it is either a fungal infection or it could be an eczema patch. A fungal infection is usually a ring shaped peripherally expanding lesion with central clearing and raised, red, scaly margins whereas a chronic eczema patch is dry, red and scaly throughout. For a fungal infection I would usually suggest an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, whereas for an eczema patch, a moisturizer along with a topical steroid cream would usually work. Apart from specific therapy you may also take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg tablet for symptomatic relief. Hope I have answered your query Let me know if you need any more assistance