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Not healing rash
I am attaching a pic. These rashes have been there across different areas on the body like in the groin area underarms, stomach and chest. It's not healing since 28 days. I have been using itraconazole 200 mg and soap and liloconazole cream along with anti fungal powder as prescribed by the doctor, also I purchased homeopathy medicines but not using it. Both the doctos I,e dermatologist and homeapthy doctor said it's tinea corporis/ Ringworm. Also it has not spread to my partner. I just want to know what exactly it is ? Tinea corporis? Eczema or psoriasis or any other rash. Is it a sign of diabetes or an early symptom of HIV.
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Hi, these persistent scaly patches not improving with antifungals are common and need a closer look to confirm the cause.
Keep the skin clean and dry, avoid tight clothes. Feel free to consult for further guidance.
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Looking at the image, this does appear consistent with a fungal infection (tinea) â the pale, scaly patch in the groin area is a classic appearance of tinea cruris, as both your doctors have diagnosed. This is not typically a sign of diabetes or HIV, though poorly controlled diabetes can make fungal infections harder to treat. If the rash is not healing despite 4 weeks of antifungal treatment, the dose or duration of medication may need to be reassessed by your dermatologist, and a blood sugar test to rule out diabetes would be worthwhile.
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Follow up with your dermatologist and get a blood sugar test done. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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Based on the history and the photos provided, the lesions appear more consistent with tinea corporis/tinea cruris than psoriasis or eczema. However, a definitive diagnosis cannot be made from photographs alone, and a dermatologist examination with KOH scraping/fungal microscopy may be required if there is poor response to treatment.
• The appearance does not specifically suggest HIV.
• Similarly, these rashes alone are not a reliable sign of diabetes, although recurrent or persistent fungal infections can be more common in individuals with uncontrolled blood sugar levels.
• Lack of spread to your partner does not rule out a fungal infection.
• Fungal infections can take several weeks to resolve completely, especially when multiple body areas are involved.
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I would advise continuing follow-up with your dermatologist, avoiding self-medication, keeping affected areas dry, and considering further evaluation (KOH test ± blood sugar testing) if there is inadequate improvement after the prescribed course.
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If you can share clearer close-up images of all affected areas and the exact duration/dosage of treatment taken so far, a more specific opinion can be provided.
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Its fungal infection. Please consult with dermatologist locally as soon as possible otherwise its spread as well as many area .
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This is not a rash, it is a fungal infection. Please get correct treatment otherwise it would spread
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Consult physician
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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case
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Check sugar levels
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Avoid sugar rice potatoes
Fiber meal more
Green leafy vegetables more
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
Psoriasis
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