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From 10th mar I started rash near belly n started spreading near genital parts, elbow. Underarm, fingers in-between. I met Dr on 14th he suggested medicine azithromycin 250mg, ivermeticjn 6mg tablet daily with in 2 days if could see improvement. All rashes started faded away.
From Friday onwards again blister n rashes on those places. I met skin Dr. He suggested permethrin ointment, ivermetic 12mg. ( asked to use next sunday). Yesterday I applied ointment fully .
But still itching n rashes are there.
How long it will take to cure
Plz feel like uncomfortable.
Wen can i start the changes rashes.
He told its scabies. Really worry
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This is very likely scabies, and your history fits well (spread to typical areas like abdomen, genitals, fingers, underarms).
Even after starting treatment, itching and some rashes can persist for 2–3 weeks — this is called post-scabies reaction, not treatment failure.
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1. Correct treatment is crucial
• Permethrin 5% cream → apply from neck to toe (including finger webs, nails, genitals)
• Keep overnight (8–10 hours) → wash next morning
• Repeat after 7 days (very important)
• Ivermectin tablet → usually 2 doses, 1 week apart (as prescribed)
2. Treat ALL close contacts
• Family members / sexual contacts must be treated even if no symptoms
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Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas
Also detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan
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Avoid any OTC topicals
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Hi there fellow Bengalurean
Understand you met with a Dermatologist in person and the rash appears to have improved initially.
I'm afraid the history provided is not detailed enough and inadequate to make an informed judgement and tell you what exactly it is or how long it will take
More details and clearer pics are required.
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If there are pets 🐕 😺 in your vicinity or other family members or contacts ailing from the same issue, then the treatment needs to include them and can explain recurrences.
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it looks like fungal infection but further evaluation is needed
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Fungus infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation
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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Doesn't look like scabies
Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
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11 yrs exp
Surat
Kindly do direct online consultations with clear and more photos for detailed information
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
These rashes occur due to intense itching. Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management
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Dr. Amandeep
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Khanna
Will improve with medication
Consult online for further management
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