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Is dry and cracked hand a symptom of eczema?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had severely dry, cracked hands for the last six months. Sometimes, I sleep with Aquaphor and gloves on my hands. There have been two occasions where I have noticed one or two tiny bumps or blisters on the side of one of my fingers. It was on a different finger each time and is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can be either eczemaor palmar psoriasis. Please send images for further information. Read Full »
What to do for a rash that occurred after unprotected sex?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex about one and a half month ago. A few days later, I saw a few things that concerned me. So, about a week later, I got tested for all the common STDs and the results came back negative. But, I am still having the same issue, but not as bad as before. I have been havin... Read Full »
Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair Bhaskaran
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should apply antifungal ointment for some more time. Also, you may need oral antimicrobials and antifungal. Doxycycline can be tried for two weeks with continuation of ointment. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with consent... Read Full »
Can frequent shaving cause acne on the clitoris?
Query: Hello doctor, I have what looks like a whitehead on my labia/clitoris for over a month. Is it acne, and is it harmful? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the image shared by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please share the following information for a better assessment. When did you last shave or wax your private parts? Did you recently change your soap, body wash, or underwe... Read Full »
Why do I have a powdery discharge from my armpit after waxing?
Query: Hi doctor, Actually, I want to know something about my skin. In my armpits area, there is some kind of infection like I do not really know what that is but it looks like an infection and my sweat and sweat odor is due to that particular infection. Now I am describing the infection I used to wax my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is a condition in certain individuals that is called as trichomycosis axillaris. It is due to bacteria the coryneform bacteria and yellow color thing is their colonies. You need antibacterial not antifungal agents. And antiperspirant is the recommended treatment... Read Full »
What could be the reason for dark colored genital warts becoming red and painful?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a clear wart looking things pop up on my genitals for a few years now, never many I just burn them off and all is fine. However, a few months ago, I had three darker color things popped up and I burned one off but it did not heal fully. It actually got bigger and redder and... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This does not seem to be herpes genitalis. In case of herpes, you would have got vesicles that would burst to leave erythematous erosions. These can be verruca plana variety of wart. The second ... Read Full »
Previously, I had a ringworm infection in the elbow and turned black now. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,A few months ago, I had gotten a ringworm on my inner elbow. It stayed there for a few weeks, and it had cleared up. After a few weeks, I noticed a black mark where the ringworm had been. Now, it is like a black stone. I do not know to describe it unless you saw a picture of it. It itches ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like the lesion has lichenified due to scratching. That means that there is some increase in the thickness of the patch. I can see an area of erosion right in the middle. I suggest to apply an antibiotic cream until that central raw area heals up, and then use a... Read Full »
What to do for an insect bite?
Query: Hello doctor, I got stung by a bee yesterday morning on my toe. When I woke up this morning, I started feeling itches here and there in my body. I also got two blisters on the top of my toe where the bee had stung. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. With the conversation we had, I understand that you were bitten by a bee yesterday (insect bite) on your toe and today you have blisters, itching, and swelling. Based on the information you gave, I have suggested some measures as well as some medications. Please was... Read Full »