Hello
Thanks for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com
I can understand your concern. I reviewed the picture.
It seems generally red. There could be two reasons :-
1. There is a bacterial infection called cellulitis
2. Due to overuse of steroid creams the skin remains red and probably got a little thinner.
I would recommend a course of oral antibiotic like azithromycin for 3 days.
You will require a prescription for it.
Application of mupurocin cream twice a day for a week would be helpful.
After a week you could let me know if there is any change and could send a picture. In case it doesn't improve, you will need to visit another dermatologist who could examine you and opine.
Please let me know if you have any queries.
Take care
Patient replied :
Dr Kruti
Having followed your treatment Azithro 500mg for 3 days and Bactroban cream for a week. Photo attached done 9 May. It seems there is an improvement thank you. Shall I continue with mupirocin cream? How long?
Hello,
Yes, there is definite improvement.
Please continue the Mupirocin ointment for another 1 week.
Regards.
Patient replied :
Dr Kruti
Having followed your treatment Azithro 500mg for 3 days and Bactroban cream for a week. Photo attached done 9 May. It seems there is an improvement thank you. Shall I continue with mupirocin cream? How long?
Hello,
Yes, there is definite improvement.
Please continue the Mupirocin ointment for another 1 week.
Regards.