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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Fungus, Mold or Skin Allergy
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
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Fungus, Mold or Skin Allergy
by axela, Jun 25, 2004 12:00AM
Hi, I noticed a small rash on my back about four years ago that was the size of a quarter since then the rash has increased a lot in size and has spread to other parts of my back and skin. It does not itch but consists of several small bumps which can sometimes secret a pale yellow puss. They also can get gry and scally. I now have this same type of rash on my stomach and one of my breast. I also have all over my body many dry patches which seem to be giving me clear patches and dark spots. I have noticed that these rashes seem to get more inflamed just before my period. I have been diagnosed as having a skin fungus and have been taking Lamisol 250mg once a day and applying Lotrisone Cream daily and baing with a Sastid soap since January. I even bath with betadine and dettol sometimes but nothing works for long. I have also been taking liver test periodically. My doctor is not sure what to do next as the lamisol and lotrisone don't seem to be working. When I first started taking the medication it was fine for a while but the medication does not seem to work anymore or only for a few days. He has said I will probably have to see a dermatoligist as he feels the medicine should have cleared up the fungus by now and it would be harmful to me to keep taking the medication. I am now getting lots of dry patches all over my body and dark patches. I am an african american with dark pigmentation. I have asked if this skin condition could be from not taking vitamins or just an alergic reaction to something but he insist that it is fungus. I was even wondering if it could be mold. I am also find that I have been breaking out with acne (well my doctor says its acne)all over and they won't go away they are present all month long. I have taken several blood test and they cannot come up with any reasons. I am also loosing my hair and get small boil like pumps an my scalp. Do you have any ideas as to what might be going on with me.I don't know if this bit of information might help but I live in the caribbean and my doctor has also advised that I stay out of the sun as much as possible. Thanks in advance for your response.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jun 25, 2004 12:00AM
, Jun 25, 2004 12:00AM
Please don't take any more Lamisil. And see a dermatologist.
Your rash does not sound like a fungus. Besides, the kind of fungus that affects the torso does not respond to Lamisil.
The dry patches may be eczema. You also probably have acne.
Basically, you need a proper diagnosis, so you can proceed. It's time for a specialist to have a look.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Your rash does not sound like a fungus. Besides, the kind of fungus that affects the torso does not respond to Lamisil.
The dry patches may be eczema. You also probably have acne.
Basically, you need a proper diagnosis, so you can proceed. It's time for a specialist to have a look.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
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by cat57, Apr 22, 2008 02:07PM
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