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How long does it take to cure tinea versicolor?
Query: Hello doctor, I had tinea versicolor on my right shoulder for the last few months, and I was on medication with Miconazole ointment for the same. Still, the white patches have not disappeared. What is the reason for it, and how long does it take to cure? Are there any complications? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I have read your query, and it seems like you are suffering from pityriasis versicolor. It is a fungal infection due to Malassezia furfur. Apply KZ (Ketoconazole) cream twice daily. Take tablet Fluconazole 450 mg single dose. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss wi... Read Full »
How to cure the allergies present on my face and inner thighs?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 27 years old. I have got allergies on my inner thighs. I used all the medicines. But there is no relief. Recently, I went for sonography and found with multiple cysts in the ovary. Due to allergy, the skin of inner thighs got darker, and I have reddish marks with itching on my face.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your descriptions, it seems that you have developed tinea cruris. It requires a minimum of two to three months to have a complete cure. I would suggest you take tablet Itraconazole 100 mg once daily and use 2 % Miconazole gel local application twice daily for one m... Read Full »
My mom is suffering from a skin disease. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My mom is suffering from skin disease for the last two months on her palms and bottom part of her legs. She has an itchy feel from inside and usually her hands are getting tight and dry. The upper layer of her palm skin is coming out in patches. Please guide me with the pictures attached. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and the given history of your mother. Most likely she is suffering from tinea manuum (fungal infection of hand) and tinea pedis and the second possibility is hand and foot eczema (dyshidrotic ecze... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have had swelling and itching around the vaginal area for the last two months. So I am unable to take part in intercourse properly. Kindly suggest.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and concern. It seems like you have tinea cruris. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the groin. I suggest you follow certain general measures: • Do not keep the area wet at all. Use Clotrimazole (Zinc-oxide) powder frequently to keep it dry.... Read Full »
I have red, cracked feet with a bad smell. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have cracked feet with a bad smell and redness at the bottom of the feet. I have used antifungal cream Terbinafine Hydrochloride one percent solution and others but I could not see any changes. The smell is still there. Kindly suggest. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. According to your descriptions, it seems like you have Plantar hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating is one of the common disorders of sweat glands. I suggest you use Aluminum Chloride (Aldry or Alclor) ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I suffer from chronic itchiness, especially around the groin area. I have severe inflammation on the testicles and penis. The itchiness spreads to the entire body. I have no sexual partner. Is it a fungal infection or a std (sexually transmitted disease)? I developed this condition from... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I have examined your pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), and you have scabies, not fungal infections. Scabies is an intensely itchy skin infestation caused by the mite. The diagnos... Read Full »
Why do I repeatedly get fungal infections?
Query: Hello doctor, I am getting itching in the area where I wear my undergarments. I tried many medicines for fungal infection, but it does not go away. It has been there for more than a year. It keeps recurring. Currently, I am applying Miconazole cream and Clotrimazole powder. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your given description, it looks like resistant tinea cruris infections or may be erythrasma (skin condition affecting the folds in the body). You have not mentioned the duration of individual drugs you have taken. Itraconazole is a good drug for this, but you have... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed allergy on my thighs, that turned out to be fungal infection. It starts itching whenever I get sweat. I have changed my shower gel and started bathing twice daily but, I have not got rid of that infection. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. From the symptoms mentioned, you could have been suffering from tinea cruris, a fungal infection of the groin. It is not a dreadly disease (life-threatening) but, it can be transferred and almost has no complications. It can be prevente... Read Full »
How to treat red dots on penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have some red dots around my penis. I have already consulted a doctor for that before two years. Doctor prescribed me Clobeatsol and Propionate cream. It got cured, but again now I am getting the same problem. Kindly give me a permanent solution as these dots are increasing. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your description seems previously you were affected with a yeast infection, which leads to red dots over the glans penis known as balanitis. Predisposing factors include poor hygiene and overwashing, over-the-counter medications, and nonretraction of the foreskin. It ma... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I felt itching on the top part of my penis. Later I developed a red spot-like ulcer that was spreading gradually. I started taking Fluconazole 100 mg once a day and applying candid B cream. But no improvement. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. I have seen your query and concern and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). It seems you have balanitis. Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Balanitis involving the fo... Read Full »