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My brother has dyshidrotic eczema flare-ups. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My brother has been diagnosed with dyshidrotic eczema. He experienced a severe flare-up five years ago, and he is currently experiencing another significant flare-up. He is exhibiting symptoms on both hands, and some itchy rash has also appeared on his knees. Interestingly, the rash... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears to be atopic eczematous dermatitis with pompholyx. Read Full »
I have hives recurring on my thighs. How to treat it?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had hives for a month. They are recurring in my feet, left leg, underarms and face. The rash is in one or more of those places every day. My left thigh has remained inflamed and covered with hives. I have kept a photo diary. I have seen a local dermatologist who did a punch biopsy.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your history, clinical description and histopathology (attachment removed to protect patient identity) are most likely suggestive of urticaria. Urticaria is an immediate hypersensitivity reaction of the skin to various common triggers such as insect bites, infective foc... Read Full »
I have a smooth patch on my finger. What is the cause?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a smooth patch on my finger, which is pale pink or orange in color. It is not painful, and it is very slightly raised, but you can only feel it raised. If you see it, it appears flat. It had appeared overnight on a previously clear area of skin and has grown a tiny amount since ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, there is a possibility that your lesion could be a wart. However, it would serve best if we can have a look at the lesion. Kindly upload appropriate images of the present condition, so that I can suggest you better. Read Full »
Are itchy skin rashes, abdominal cramps and nausea symptoms of an allergic reaction?
Query: Hello doctor,I am very itchy. One time my finger itched in the same spot for like two or three days intermittently, then it was my foot. I have also developed skin rashes that come and go. Doctors say it is either eczema or some kind of skin condition or bug bite. These rashes come and go, one docto... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photograph. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems to be an eczematous rash. Also, the rest of the symptoms could be a side effect of the IUD (intrauterine device). You can consider removing it... Read Full »
Can I try psychodermatology to treat my eczema?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a few doubts regarding my stressful lifestyle. I eat out a lot, smoke, and also drink heavily on weekends. However, now my skin has started to show signs of my stressful and unhealthy lifestyle. I have had frequent episodes of my eczema flaring up and my doctor said that is be... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Psychodermatology is a term used for dermatology conditions due to psychiatric illness. Eczema can be due to stress or underlying anxiety. If we concentrate on anxiety and treat it then our eczema can be reduced. You should follow the lif... Read Full »
Why are there blisters on my finger, nipples and around my eyes?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a blister on my finger, nipples, and around my eyes. I have a problem in my immune system for about a week. I have eczema. I am taking Triamcinolone ointment. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the query (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your eczema is in active form now due to the depressed immune status. Please mix Hydrocortisone and Clotrimazole cream in equal amount and apply it over the lesions for two times a day. Take... Read Full »
Should a sedentary 55-year-old worker be concerned about fatigue?
Query: Hello doctor, My 55-year-old father, a sedentary worker with a mixed diet, is consistently experiencing fatigue. He is not diabetic but has borderline high blood pressure. Additionally, he is currently taking medication for eczema. Could you provide insights or recommendations regarding his persist... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Considering his symptoms, I suspect a progressive hypertensive heart disease. Can you provide his current blood pressure readings? Additionally, does he experience any cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, or leg swelling? It is impo... Read Full »
I have adult acne and mild eczema with a spot on my cheek. Is it anything to be concerned?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a spot on my cheek and I am diagnosed with adult acne and mild eczema. Is it anything to be concerned about? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have both eczema and acne it seems. But medicines for both are different. Use the following medicines for eczema. Kindly consult your doctor to discuss the suggestions and take the treatment with consent. 1. Mometasone 0.1 % cream loca... Read Full »
Why am I getting wandering rashes all over my body for more than ten years?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a skin rash on my legs or arms all the time. There is only one rash at a time and at different places every time. What could this be? I have had this issue for at least 10 years and maybe more. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). But, please let me know the following: Is this rash associated with itching? Have you consulted a dermatologist in the past? What topical medications have you used for this? The clinical photogr... Read Full »
My baby is suffering from eczema. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My 5-month-old baby has pretty bad eczema. Just recently, he had a bad flare-up in both legs, arms, hands, and cheeks, which he was weeping. For 80 % of the day, he is suffering from a rash and seems to have no relief at all. He scratches and cries continuously throughout the day and wake... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.This is atopic dermatitis. It has many causes. The most common is due to allergies to various dietary proteins or external stimuli. We need to elicit the history properly and need to do investigations to delineate the cause. First, we will do a ba... Read Full »