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I got a rash on the base of my ring finger after wearing a ring and it is getting worse. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a rash or bumpy area on the base of my ring finger on the side where it touches my middle finger. That occur several days ago while I was wearing a silver ring on that finger. I have taken off the ring but the area is getting painful with irritation and it seems to be getting wors... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the picture provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is most likely to be a viral infection like herpes or a contact dermatitis. These lesions are usually tiny grouped blisters and cause pain. They last for about 7-10 days and resolve spontane... Read Full »
I have fever and small spots on the back. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have fever since last night. These small spots on the back. I am sending the picture through email. Please advise what it can be. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Are these distributed evenly on the back, also in the chest? If yes, it strongly raises the possibility of chickenpox, especially if not suffered from it in the past. If these lesions a... Read Full »
Do I need treatment when there is no active herpes infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I am not sexually active, and a few months back, I tried a boxer without washing it and got a pimple on the penis, took antibiotic cream, and it went off in three weeks. It did not hurt me. A few months later, I got another pimple on the penis, did a herpes test, and the IgG was 3.80 ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common symptom of herpes is the burning sensation. Sometimes this is masked too. There is a high possibility that if you get it again, you might have a burning sensation. But every patient has his resistance, and his response is different. For acute reaction... Read Full »
Can genital herpes spread from my son to his pregnant sister?
Query: Hello doctor, My 26-year-old son suspects to have genital herpes. He had one outbreak of something in his genitals about six weeks ago but no other symptoms. He has not seen a doctor nor has he had any testing. He does not believe he has it. He is going to spend this weekend with his sister who is 1... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As there is no evidence of the infection, there is nothing to worry about. However, it is always better to get checked once and take necessary precautions. Just try to avoid sharing the toiletries in case you are suspicious about genital herpes. As the pregnancy is a... Read Full »
Why do I have small whitish bumps on both sides of my vagina?
Query: Hello doctor, I am just worried about these small whitish bumps on both sides of my vagina and I do not know what they are. I am kind of freaking out. Sometimes it itches but most of the time it does not, and they appeared out of nowhere. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There may be various conditions ranging from just physiological vaginal cysts to some problems like herpes, warts that need medical treatment in cases of vaginal or vulval bumps. In order to get into the actual diagnosis, it is essential to have a look. Although it is a... Read Full »
Why is my lymph nodes swollen with a painful red bump?
Query: Hi doctor, After shaving my face six days ago, I saw a big red bump on the right side of my nose above the mustache. At first, I thought it might be a pimple. Last week, I felt something wrong on my throat and visited a doctor. Doctor said lymph node inflammation and prescribed me Penicillin. Doct... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Two broad differential diagnoses are folliculitis or HSV 1 (herpes simplex virus) infection (most likely). I would want you to know that we all are exposed to HSV-1 and it could spread without sexual contact. It stays in the ganglion (nerve endings) and pops up w... Read Full »
I am emotionally disturbed due to my health problems. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 28 and weigh 115 lbs. I have an ulcerative colitis flare up, a cold sore outbreak, genital herpes outbreak, and a knee injury that will not heal. The lab tests confirmed an infection with both the herpes viruses. What is happening to me? I work 65 hours a week as a geologist. M... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. All these symptoms you described are associated with a single disease activity. This is a rheumatological disease. It is basically an inflammatory response to some unknown gene or immune cell. You will need to be evaluated for the same. Once diagnosed, the treatment is... Read Full »
Do multiple spreading sore-like protrusions around the eyes cause blindness?
Query: Hi doctor, My 4 year old nephew with autism had a swollen right eye four days ago, which turned into infection with multiple sore like protrusions around the eye. It is now spreading to the left eye. The doctors at the children's hospital have no idea what it is, but they have not ruled out herpes.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The condition looks like herpes blepharitis and conjunctivitis. In children, we suggest oral Acyclovir and have to observe his cornea as it may spread to the cornea also. He has to be kept under observation by a pediatric ophthalmologist. Consult your specialist doctor,... Read Full »
How to avoid itching on my penis after sexual intercourse?
Query: Hello doctor, I had vaginal sexual intercourse two weeks ago. A week later I experienced some on and off itching sensation on the glans of the penis and have been experiencing a mild burning sensation and feeling tender on the glans in the last few days. Yesterday I noticed a tiny red spot on the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern about your symptoms. Yes, you may be suffering from a sexually transmitted disease. And your picture says (attachment removed to protect patient identity) there is an infection, and I presume that you had unprotected sex. Cold can be of... Read Full »
I have rashes below my waistline including the penis. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have rashes basically everywhere below the waistline. It started two days ago and have somewhat spread from the initial location (bug bite on the upper right thigh). There is some bruising around the initial location. I have been using Lotrimin and Cortizone cream but there is no effect... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The condition looks like poison ivy. There are few blisters evolving, it may go on for one to two weeks without treatment. Poison ivy usually requires oral Prednisone to keep it under control.... Read Full »