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Answered by Dr. Bincy Varghese

What causes itchy skin rash around genitals?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems the rash and itching in the groins and waist area could probably be due to a fungal infection of the skin. This is very common especially in tropical countries and more so in the hot humid summers. To accurately diagnose the same further information like images of the affected area, total duration of the rash, any other areas affected, any discoloration of nails, etc., is needed.

May 18, 2026

How to manage fungal infection of scalp with dandruff and hairfall in a rheumatoid arthritis patient?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the picture you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it looks like you have male pattern hair loss (MPHL). You also complain of dandruff and fungal infection of the scalp. I will need more pictures and detailed history to comment on that. Just a few things to help you address the issues.

February 6, 2025

What is the treatment for boils that is oozing out?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Recurrent boils can occur due to a bacterial infection of the hair follicle and it can cause painful pus-filled eruptions on the body. If you are having a frequent recurrence, then it can occur due to persistent infection or reinfection. Please mention whether you have diabetes.

February 6, 2025

What are the medicines for itchy red rashes in inner thighs?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I have gone through the picture (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). You have tinea. Since it is expensive, you need to take proper treatment using oral antifungals to clear the infection.

February 6, 2025

How to solve hair-thinning problem?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. From the information given, it seems that you are experiencing early signs of male pattern hair loss. This is a very common condition, and there are many factors responsible for it, one of them being genetic. Due to the effect of the male hormone on the hair cycle, over a period of time, the hair follicle starts shrinking, and so the hair that comes out appears thin, more fragile, and breaks easily.

February 6, 2025

How to treat the infected skin rashes in inner thighs?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It seems the rash and itching on the inner thighs could probably be due to a fungal infection of the skin. This is very common, especially in tropical countries and more so in the hot, humid summers. To accurately diagnose the same, further information like images of the affected area, total duration of the rash, any other areas affected, any discoloration of nails, etc.

February 6, 2025

How to get rid of increasing acne on the face?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Acne is very common in one's teens and twenties. Some continue to have breakouts even later in their life, especially if there are some underlying hormonal issues or genetic predispositions. Pimples develop because of increased sebum secretion, inflammation, and bacteria residing on the skin called P.

February 6, 2025

How to fix hair thinning problem?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. From the information given it seems you are experiencing the early signs of male pattern hair loss. This is a very common condition and there are many factors responsible, one of them being genetic. If you have other family members with similar patterned hair loss the chances for you to develop it increase too.

February 5, 2025

I have redness, burning and itching in skin after using a new cosmetic product. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It seems that the new skin range that you tried is not suiting your skin. It is important to know what all products you were using and the ingredients in these preparations. If it was a concentrate which had to be diluted and used then the redness and burning would be because of the irritant dermatitis.

February 5, 2025

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