Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I understand your concern. Pre-exposure prophylaxis does not build immunity against HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). It only attempts to kill any of the viruses that enter your body during any such exposure.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. An open wound or raw area is a potential focus for acquiring viral infections like HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) when contacted with an infected partner. However, once the wound heals, the risk falls back to that of normal skin as elsewhere. The risk for HIV in your case would be high only if you participate in intercourse when your genital herpes has not yet healed completely. It is advisable to abstain from all sexual activities for up to two weeks after an episode of herpes so that the infection resolves completely.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will try to help you. Itching in the penile and anal regions is very commonly due to a fungal infection. These areas remain moist and are prone to fungal overgrowth. Do you notice any rashes, circular patches, whitish discoloration, or scaling in these areas? Are you diabetic? Regarding immunity, you may undergo a complete blood count (CBC) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).
Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. Tanning is a common issue in countries with a predominantly longer summer. However, there are many effective ways to regain the fair complexion using depigmentation creams, chemical peels, lasers, etc. In addition to those, the most important step is to use a proper sunscreen with SPF 30. Depigmentation creams need to be decided based on the depth and darkness of the pigmentation.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I wemt through your query. Your clinical image (attachment removed to protect patient identity) is confirmative for a verruca plana, which is a plane viral wart. All warts are caused by human papilloma virus (HPV); however the strains causing it are different. On the face, it is usually due to HPV 3 and 10.
Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.The penis, by itself, is richly supplied with sebaceous glands, which secrete natural oils. This is to ensure lubrication of the structure and that secretions increase further during sexual acts. Excessive oil could, at times, block the pores on the skin of the genitalia and thus lead to folliculitis, which is a bacterial infection.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is very common for patients to experience a lot of stress post such exposures, and an extensive search on the internet adds to further confusion and mental agony. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) has a window period of 12 weeks after exposure, during which the test result can be false negative. However, the fourth-generation HIV test is highly accurate.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Fungal infections are the most common skin problem, especially in body folds like the groin. In active young males, people wearing tight-fitting clothes and people with excessive sweating usually get recurrent episodes. However, Hydrocortisone is a steroid and is not indicated in fungal infections.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through the image attached (attachment removed to preserve the patient's identity). The skin lesion is tinea corporis; it is a fungal infection. You will need at least four to six weeks of an antifungal course for permanent clearance. Also, get a liver function test done three weeks after starting the treatment.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Easy bruising is not an uncommon complaint and has multiple causes. As a baseline, you would need to undergo a panel of investigations to determine the status of your bleeding and clotting profile. Reasons can vary from simple normal skin tendency to vitamin C deficiency, excessive and prolonged use of steroids (even a few inhalers for asthma have a combination with steroids), and mental stress.
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