I have redness and itching in my vulva after using a hair mask. Kindly help.
Hello doctor,
I think I have dermatitis in the vulva, and my gynecologist advised me to get a dermatologist's opinion. I used a hair mask one month ago. While rinsing the hair mask, it came in contact with my genitals, causing redness, itchiness, burning sensation, and a watery discharge. I took a tablet Fluconazole and applied Vagisil cream. It helped to relieve my discomfort. But the symptoms started again once I got my periods. I went to my gynecologist and performed the test for STDs which came negative but tested positive for bacterial vaginitis, yeast, and streptococcus infection. I took tablet Fluconazole, tablet Doxycycline 100 mcg, Clotrimazole, and Metrogel vaginally. I shaved my private area 15 days back and got my periods the next day. The burning sensation started again, and I visited a gynecologist for the second time. Tests for STDs came negative again, and this time, I was tested positive for candida. I took Fluconazole to relieve my discomfort, but using a sanitary pad worsened my burning sensation and itching. I tried Vagisil, Monistat cream, Honey pot cream, and Vaseline. Only Vaseline gave a little relief. The redness appears on touching, walking, and urinating. By this point, my gynecologist said the issue is dermatological and advised me to consult one. Kindly help.
25 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Hello doctor,
I had hair thinning before the alopecia areata started too, a couple of months before. And I am currently on no medications.
18 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
I have redness on the penis foreskin with burning sensation. Please help.
Hello doctor,
I am a 43 year old male. I have redness on the inside of the penis foreskin and burning sensation on a small part of the penis prepuce. I had a similar condition about four years back and consulted a skin specialist and got cured. I was recommended some medicine and Pyrimon eye drops for the problem. Again, I think a similar condition. I want to consult for treatment. Of late, I see some redness remains at a particular spot on the inside of the penis foreskin.
30 Jan 2024 - 1 min read
My father has intensive itching due to sun poisoning. Kindly advice medications.
Hello doctor,
My father had sun poisoning three years ago, which resulted in an intense itching all over. He took a steroid cream and an antihistamine which helped to some extent, but the symptoms reoccur every summer. He has a somewhat dark complexion as he has been working in the sun for his whole life. He is 55-years-old now, and the intense itch causes him to scratch the skin, causing a wound. He also worked in pools and has regular exposure to chlorine. Is it normal to have chronic symptoms from sun poisoning? Is there any over-the-counter medication to give him some relief? He refuses to return to the doctor. Any advice or insight you can give me would be greatly appreciated because he is extremely uncomfortable. Thank you.
25 Jan 2024 - 1 min read
I have a lump in vaginal area with itching, soreness and discharge. Please help.
Hello doctor,
I am a 33-year-old female. I am concerned about a lump on my genital area and I am very worried it is a wart. I have had this problem on and off for about eight months now. I also have vaginal itching, soreness, and discharge. I visited a sexual health clinic and they said it was not herpes, but I am still suffering with the symptoms and the lump seems to have grown. Please help.
23 Jan 2024 - 1 min read
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