I have one circular patch of dry skin on my upper thigh near my knee. Originally it itched. Then it was just red and dry. A smaller itchy spot appeared close to it. I havent been able to go the doctor yet but Ive been putting on an anti-bacterial cream as well as neosporin. The large circle has now faded in the color. The other smaller spot is still there but not itchy. Im worried if I go the doctor now it will be a waste is time since because the spots have faded and started to go away, him/her wont be able to properly diagnose.
Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. It seems you are suffering from a fungal infection skin called Tina. In my patients of Tina, I usually recommend proper course of oral antifungal Chat Doctor. You can additionally use antifungal dusting powder containing clotrimazole during daytime and a soap containing ketoconazole for rinsing of affected areas. Take oral antihistamines for itching as required. Avoid scratching/peeling of skin as it can cause secondary bacterial infection. Maintain hygiene over those areas and avoid wearing tight undergarments. Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health. Thank you