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Clotrimazole

Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication available in cream, tablet and powder form. It is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, diaper rash, yeast infection, etc.

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My buttocks have redness. Do I have psoriasis?

Query: Hello doctor, For a couple of months, I have had a red area between my butt cheeks (not anus, further up where butt cheeks meet). This developed on the right side as a large area of redness which now feels scaly and a bit raised. At times it may feel moist, watery, not quite bleedy though. I tried a...  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After carefully reading your complaints and looking at your photographs, there seem to be three possibilities (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Tinea cruris. Psoriasis. Erythrasma. For making a clear cut diagnosis, I need the answers for a few qu...  Read Full »

I am experiencing vaginal pain post-protected sex. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,My boyfriend and I had sex for the second time two days back which is one day after my cycle ends. We used a condom for protection. I have some pain in my vaginal area. I am currently using Lox jelly for pain relief. Will I be pregnant? Also, my boyfriend ejaculated on time. Pleas...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not see any chance for you to get pregnant. Usually, the ovulation will occur only around the 12th to the 16th day of periods. Life of the egg is 24 hours and that of the sperm is 72 hours. There is no chance of the egg being available on the 8th day of the peri...  Read Full »

How to treat thrush during pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 weeks pregnant and have intense itching in the vagina. I assume this is thrush. It started two weeks ago. So, I used a pessary and cream and things improved. About five days later, it got worse again. So, I repeated the pessary and cream treatment. Things again improved but fou...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The test to be done is the high vaginal swab culture test (HVS) which can help isolate the causative organism and then the treatment should be directed towards the cause. The presence of itching and white discharge per vaginam do indicate thrush, but you have to unde...  Read Full »

I am pregnant and worried about getting HIV. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a pregnant woman. I am very much worried about HIV. Because my tongue skin is getting peeled off and my armpit lumps are painful. I did not test for HIV yet. If it is positive, then should I have to abort my baby or can I safely deliver a baby? I am in a big depression now.  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I would like to know why you are suspecting HIV in yourself. If you had a high-risk exposure, you should simply get a test done. If you suspect HIV based on your symptoms, it's important to note that these symptoms are non-specific and do not necessarily in...  Read Full »

My glans penis is red and inflamed. What is it?

Query: Hello doctor,I am 52. I noticed my glans penis has some measles-like red spots all over. Overall, the glans penis seems reddish and slightly inflamed. A light irritation is felt.  Read Full »


Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern and viewed the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You seem to have a yeast infection called candidal balanitis. I suggest you use a topical antifungal cream such as Clotrimazole 1 % and Beclomethasone dipropionate 0.05 ...  Read Full »

I have a recurring ringworm infection. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have ringworm on the thighs, arms and chest for four months. When I used Fourderm, it was fine for two weeks. But again, it came back. I have not taken any oral medicines yet. I am on BP medicine Stamlo Beta. My age is 59 years.  Read Full »


Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dermatophytosis or ringworm infection is caused by fungi that invade and grow in dead keratin. Tinea corporis is the fungal infection of the body, including the trunk and arms. Risk factors for recurrent fungal infections include any immunocompromised state like diabetes...  Read Full »

Why am I having water-like discharge before my periods?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25 year old woman, who got married three months back. I had my last period, exactly a month back. This month, I got water-like vaginal discharge for a week. I was experiencing lower abdominal pain and pain in the vagina. I usually get my periods every 28 days, but this time my per...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you doing? From your history, I do not see anything for you to worry about. Any newly married lady will have some infection in the vagina. This will be a combination of infections like viral, fungal, and bacterial. They are actually present in everybody's vagin...  Read Full »

I am experiencing an allergy on the penis head. Please help

Query: Hello doctor,I am having some allergy on the head of my penis and inner skin. I feel very irritated due to this reason. Whenever I masturbate multiple times a day, it happens.  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. If possible send me images so I can see and suggest you properly. It could be a fungal infection.   Read Full »

I have genital candidiasis. Please suggest.

Query: Hello doctor, It looks like from three days, I am suffering from genital candidiasis. Around the head of the penis, there is irritation and soreness, itchiness and white patches on the skin. I have tried applying coconut oil and eating yogurt for two days. I feel it has reduced. Could you please sug...  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. If possible, send me images. Regarding candidiasis, I suggest you apply Candid-B (Clotrimazole and Beclometasone) cream twice daily on affected areas.   Read Full »

Why do I have white color eruption on my penis head?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 22 years old. I saw some eruption on my penis head for the first time yesterday. The color of the eruption is white. They are localized at very small area. I have attached the photos for your reference.  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Any recent sexual exposure? What is the complaint in them? Please send good-quality photographs taken in natural light.  Read Full »

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