Candidal dermatitis is a skin infection caused by a fungus called yeast or candida. It is common in babies as well as adults, especially in sites which can harbor moisture, sweat and friction such as the folds of skin.
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Why do I repeatedly get fungal infections?
Query: Hello doctor, I am getting itching in the area where I wear my undergarments. I tried many medicines for fungal infection, but it does not go away. It has been there for more than a year. It keeps recurring. Currently, I am applying Miconazole cream and Clotrimazole powder. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your given description, it looks like resistant tinea cruris infections or may be erythrasma (skin condition affecting the folds in the body). You have not mentioned the duration of individual drugs you have taken. Itraconazole is a good drug for this, but you have... Read Full »
How to overcome testicular rashes, itching, and redness?
Query: Hello doctor, I have testicular rashes, my ball sacks are itching, and it has turned red. I am dying of it. I did not have any unprotected sex or intercourse at all. Please help me out. How do I stop this itching? Reply with a solution, please. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. Such rashes and itching are signs of infections that are due to sexual contact. If you have not had sex at all, then do not worry. Chances of sexually transmitted diseases are rare. This is due to infections s... Read Full »
My penis has a dry spot. Please suggest medicines.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. I swim five days a week for at least one to two hours per day and noticed my penis had a dry spot. This has been going on for at least a month and it slightly itches. Sometimes, it hurts and is slightly swollen. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images. It is dermatitis or eczematous condition of the skin of the glans. I suggest you apply a topical steroid such as Cortisone cream, twice daily for a few days. In addition, I suggest taking tablet Cetirizine 10 mg... Read Full »
Why do I have a persistent skin fungal infection that resists treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a fungal infection on my forehead. I am taking tablets Terbinafine 250 milligrams and Itraconazole 200 milligrams twice daily, and Salicylic acid twice a day topically. But these medicines are not working. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems you are on a higher dose of antifungal medications than required. You either take the tablet Terbinafine (antifungal) or Itraconazole (antifungal). Moreover, these two antifungals have slightly differen... Read Full »
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