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How to get rid of my fungal infection?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having fungal infections on my inner thighs, ankle, arms, and back for about six months now. I have taken 250 mg of Terbinafine for one month along with antifungal cream. But, I did not see any difference. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your descriptions.If you can send pictures then it will be very helpful to us in management. Since you are having fungal infections from last six months, have you tried anything before Terbinafine? I am asking to rule out any applications of topical steroid contain... Read Full »
My issue of Zoon balanitis persists despite treatment. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed to have Zoon's balanitis and recommended Imiquimod, Takfa and Hh Derm. Even after 30 days of application, the problem still persists. Should I continue with the same ointment? Kindly guide me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. Zoon's balanitis requires long-term treatment. Imiquimod requires at least 16 weeks, Takfa (Tacrolimus) should be used for a longer duration and Hh Derm (combination of Mometasone, Fusidic acid, and Clotrimazole) is to prevent infecti... Read Full »
Can you suggest a skin cream for pityriasis versicolor?
Query: Hi doctor, I have this skin condition called pityriasis versicolor. My regular dermatologist prescribes a single dose of Fluconazole 450 mg and it recurs after a few weeks or months. Could you suggest something better to me like a skin cream? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query. I suggest using topical Clotrimazole cream local application twice daily and use 2 % Ketoconazole shampoo applied once daily for three consecutive days per week till the clearance of lesions. Other oral antifungals in case of relapse are Ketoc... Read Full »
Why are rashes around my penis and under leg persisting?
Query: Hi doctor, For the past one month, I am getting rashes around my penis, under legs and also on back. I have used many medicines like Quadriderm, Neo Clobenate GM, Ring Guard, etc. But, they did not work. Please prescribe me some good medicine. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your description it seems that you are having tinea cruris, a kind of fungal infection. You immediately stop Quadriderm (a combination of Betamethasone Valerate, Gentamicin, Tolnaftate and Clioquinol). It is a steroid containing cream. It will hide the lesion rathe... Read Full »
What is the treatment for dry patches in the corners of the mouth in a four-year-old?
Query: Hello doctor,My four-year-old son has a one-inch dry scaly pink (sometimes red) patch next to the corner of his mouth. He is healthy. He uses hypoallergenic sunscreen at his camps. It has been five weeks and it is not getting better. He does not have a history of eczema, etc. It does not itch or hur... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern.From your description, it seems like your son has either have pityriasis alba, impetigo or cheilitis (perioral dermatitis). Stop all applications and get a review with a picture at the earliest. Read Full »
I am experiencing balanitis. kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing balanitis. Can you please suggest how to use a cream containing Clotrimazole and Beclomethasone Dipropionate on the affected areas? The affected areas include the head of the penis and under the foreskin covering the head. I am unable to visit a clinic, so kindly sugg... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I have reviewed the picture you attached (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). Firstly, I would like to inform you that balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Balanitis involving the foresk... Read Full »
I am suffering from ringworm. Please suggest a permanent cure
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from ringworm for the last one and a half months. Currently, my arms, legs, and face are infected. Along with this suffering, I am itching in my armpits, leg pits, and scrotum only in the summer seasons or after sweating. My current medications are Tyza 200 or IT Mac... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query. You are on the right medicine for ringworm, but there may be chances that you may have a resistant strain of fungus. So, should not use any steroid-containing cream. Now, I suggest the tablet Trfy 250 mg (Terbinafine) once daily for 21 days, ... Read Full »