Contact dermatitis is the inflammation of the skin either due to an irritant or an allergen. Common skin irritants include sawdust, sanitizers, shampoo, soaps, detergents, chemicals present in daily use products like nail paint removers, floor cleaners, etc. Irritant contact dermatitis presents with ulceration and blistering, dry and crusty skin, etc. Allergic dermatitis is due to an altered immune response towards successive trigger exposure. The triggers can be latex, leather, citrus fruit peel, cosmetic products, nickel jewelry, etc. It is characterized by an itchy rash, burning sensation, redness, swelling of eyes or face, etc.
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Could a hair mask be the reason for vulvar dermatitis?
Query: Hello doctor, I think I have dermatitis in the vulva, and my gynecologist advised me to get a dermatologist's opinion. I used a hair mask one month ago. While rinsing the hair mask, it came in contact with my genitals, causing redness, itchiness, burning sensation, and a watery discharge. I took a t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for providing the information. From your statement, it looks like contact dermatitis with superimposed infection. It is normal to have candida in genital areas, but if it causes curdy white discharge and itching, it is a matter of concern. For the time being, ... Read Full »
I am having a lot of itching in the vaginal area. How to prevent it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having a lot of itching and irritation in the vaginal area. I observed a slight itching sensation in the vagina starting from the last week. Day by day, it irritates me a lot. Please help me to prevent this. I am not under any medication. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Itching and irritation around the vaginal area could be due to vaginal yeast infection, bacterial infection or urinary infection or poor hygiene, or contact dermatitis (to clothes or panties). You could try the following methods to reduce these symptoms: 1) Do not ... Read Full »
My cousin has itching on the back of her hands and on the face. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, This is regarding my cousin, who is 28 years old and has itching on the back of the hands and also on the face. She often has small water-filled pimples for one year, which burst out and are painless (flaccid and tense). There is no involvement of lips, inside the mouth, or any other ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is pemphigus foliaceus. In the attached picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), crusted papules and plaques with occasional flaccid bullae are seen. Any mucosal involvement? Any systemic disorder? Any dermatological disorder in the past or pr... Read Full »
My scalp is very itchy with tiny red bumps. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have problems with my scalp. My scalp is very itchy, sometimes it feels like something is ticking under the skin, and there are small red bumps in some areas that are very itchy. I do not have any excessive dandruff or any dry scaly patches. Could you let me know what is it and how... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Regarding your symptoms, it seems you have developed a cosmetic dermatitis. I suggest you take a tablet of Paracetamol (analgesic) and apply a 0.02 percent Hydrocortisone (corticosteroid) ointment twice daily. Kindly consult a specialist,... Read Full »
I have red or purple itchy spots on my arms and biceps. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I just moved from one country to another and have been eating many unusual foods. I am a vegan but have eaten meat and transferred from being primarily vegetarian due to hidden meat and animal products in food. I include this information as I wonder if this results from food. I get a lot ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and examined your given pictures (attachment removed for patient identity protection). Unfortunately, it seems you have developed allergic contact dermatitis. You can use topical Mometasone cream local application twice daily and take a tablet of ... Read Full »
I came in contact with poison oak. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I disk golf in an area where a decent amount of poison oak is present. I would like to know how fast urushiol binds to skin, and once it does, is there any possibility to spread?I use an electronic cigarette which requires me to handle cotton that I feed into the atomizer. My doubt is if ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. Poison oak causes allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) and is the most common cause of ACD than all the other causes combined. The allergen which causes ACD is usually present within the sap named Urushiol, and it will be mainly present in the leav... Read Full »
I have a red and itchy rash that appeared after a walk in the fields. What could it be?
Query: Hi doctor, I was walking through a field, and a rash came up the next day. I have redness on my legs, and itching, and when I got in the bath, it stung, I do not know what caused it. When I press down, it turns white, then back to red. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have read your query and understand your concern. I have examined your picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's privacy). It seems you have allergic contact dermatitis or an allergic reaction to some chemical substance. Make sure ... Read Full »
Will using lemon juice for pimple cause permanent scar?
Query: Hello doctor, So I used the juice out of fresh lemon to treat a minor acne spot on the side of my face (cheek) last week. I applied the lemon just overnight. After two days, I saw a small white scar. Therefore, I decided to stop doing this. Is this permanent and will this prevent hair growth on my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you forward a few pictures of the affected area to guide you through precisely. Read Full »
What is the non-itchy red patch on the skin of penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a small red patch of skin on my penis for over a month. There is no itchiness, no irritation, no pain. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send few good quality photographs taken in a natural light. Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have rashes on my palms with dry skin. It happens when body temperature is high and when using dishwash and clothing detergent. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. It appears to be (attachment removed to protect patient’s identity) dyshidrotic eczema (hand eczema) due to the chronic use of detergents or harsh soaps. Apply Liquid paraffin lotion in the daytime for ten days. Moistur... Read Full »
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