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An infection in my leg grew into a big blister. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a huge blister on my leg that showed up overnight. Also, I have another infection on the same leg. Can you tell me what it is and how to deal with it? In addition, I have been taking the tablet Doxycycline for the infection. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. This is a furuncle-bacterial infection (Staphylococcus and Streptococcus bacteria cause this infection) of hair follicles with inflammation of surrounding skin that forms a painful papule (bump). Later it gets fill... Read Full »
Why do I have itching, burning sensation, and blackish discoloration on the inner part of my thigh?
Query: Hello doctor,The inner part of my thigh appears black, and I have an itching and burning sensation in that area. I have attached a picture. Now the same is happening in my underarms. I took medicine, but the condition remained the same. I have taken the tablet Atrax 20 mg, Avil 25mg, and Wysolone 20... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have fungal infection from the attached images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Do you have any other health issues? For example, are you pregnant or breastfeeding? I suggest you take the tablet Itraconazole 100 mg twice daily for three we... Read Full »
Why am I getting boils in my inner thigh frequently?
Query: Hello doctor, I have two boils that have popped up on my inner thigh. I had it a couple of times a year, but I have not had them in a while. It has been about six months since I have had one. I usually take a 14 day course of tablet Bactrim 800 mg to clear it up. Currently, I am taking tablet Metfor... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A boil is a painful, pus-filled lesion or bumps on the skin. Since you mentioned you have a recurring boil appearance and a history of diabetes is also present, this would be a probable reason for frequent boil eruption. I hope your diabetes ... Read Full »