Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the description provided, it seems that you could be having eczema or psoriasis. Right now, just use a good emollient over hands multiple times a day and apply Cosvate G cream (a combination of Clobetasol propionate and Gentamicin sulfate) two to three times over hands. Further management would depend upon the response and the exact underlying cause of the disease. Also, use a mild soap to wash your hands.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I completely understand your concerns. I will answer your query specifically. In your case, the chances of a false negative are almost nil. The chances of a false negative are high during the window period, which extends from three weeks to six months.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have seen the pictures attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). You seem to be having candidal intertrigo. Intertrigo is an itchy, macerated red rash that occurs due to yeast.
Hi, Thanks for writing to us. Acne treatment depends upon the type of acne lesions. From the treatment provided it seems, you are having pustular (pus filled) or papular (red raised bumps) lesions. In case of nodular acne, lesions are large nodules. For nodular acne we usually prescribe oral isotretinoin in dose of 20 mg to 40 mg daily depending on severity. If there are just one or two nodules then we can also treat the same by intralesional steroid and antibiotic injections.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, you need to consult a dermatologist nearby to assess the grade and severity of acne. If acne is mild then, topical anti-acne creams like Clindamycin, Adapalene, etc, will help. If acne is severe then, oral medicines like Azithromycin/ Doxycycline with or without Isotretinoin is started along with anti-acne creams. As a general treatment measure: Use a face wash for oily skin like AHAglow or Cetaphil as a cleanser to wash your face.
Hi, Thanks for writing to us. As such there are no skin whitening pills. Glutathione pills are marketed as skin whitening pill, but its use is not recommended by doctors. It is essential to know how you use your sunscreen. Sunscreens with SPF 30 are good for regular use. Sunscreen should be applied at least half an hour prior to stepping out and should be repeated for every three hours.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the description provided, it seems that you are having urticaria. Urticaria is characterized by red itchy elevated lesions that disappear in a few hours. Right now you may take an oral antihistamine like Cetirizine to help these lesions resolve and give you respite from itching. I would advise you to visit a dermatologist nearby for proper examination and blood tests to rule out the cause for the same.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. From the description of lesions and pictures attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), there could be a few possibilities like eruptive psoriasis, lichen planus, pityriasis rosea, pityriasis lichenoides, etc. As you already have history of psoriasis, eruptive or guttate psoriasis is most likely. It usually presents as numerous rain drop like red lesions covered with mild scales.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Though the description of your query is a bit brief and vague, I could think of two possibilities in your case. Pompholyx - where one gets very tiny itchy blisters over the sides of fingers and palms. It requires taking oral antiallergic drugs like Cetirizine along with a steroid cream application Scabies - where one gets itchy red lesions over finger web spaces, wrist, arms, underarms, abdomen, chest area, and the inner side of thighs. Application of Permethrin cream will cure this.
Hi, Thanks for writing to us.Ichthyosis as you rightly mentioned is a genetic condition leading to excessively dry and flaky skin. There is no cure for this condition, but it can be controlled by using right medications and thus bringing the normal texture back. For the same, follow these suggestions: Use a mild soap like cetaphil soap. Use lukewarm water to bathe and add liquid paraffin (2 caps full) in the water. After having the bath, use a cotton wash cloth to slightly rub off the scales.
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