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How to control itching in breasts present below the nipple?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 25-year-old married woman. I have major itching in both my breasts. It started off on the left side, but now even on the right side, it has started to itch. I am not able to keep myself from scratching, and the entire part below my left nipple is bruised now. There is no redness.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am here to help you with your health queries. I read about your concern in detail. Perhaps you have either a fungal infection or it could be a sort of dermatitis. Treatment for both these conditions is entirely different. Therefore, I request you to kindly upload a few images of the af... Read Full »
I got red marks after going to the beach. Is this vitiligo?
Query: Hello doctor, After I spent a day at the beach, I noticed red marks along my shoulders, arms, and chest that looked like sunburns. After a couple of days, though those spots turned brown, and the rest of my body looked like it had not tanned. I was wondering if this could be vitiligo or something e... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have got Berloque dermatitis (those reddish-brown patches) (attachment removed to protect patient identity) due to sun exposure after some perfume or fragrance or plant contact on the skin (phytophotodermatitis) which typically causes these irregular and od... Read Full »
What is the infection on the outside of penis with white, flaky spots?
Query: Hi doctor, I have developed some sort of an infection on the outside of my penis. It has been a little over a week and there are white, flaky spots now. Can you please advice? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area so that I can have a look and guide you better. Read Full »
What can be done to manage dry and itchy skin?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having itching and dry skin all over my body. Specifically on legs and hands for the last two weeks. Now, I observe red patches on the thigh, and they burn and itch a lot. Moisturizer soothes for very less time. I took Cz-3 for three days and using Atogla lotion. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern, and I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You seem to have eczematous dermatitis. Underlying dry skin or xerosis and dry, cold weather could be the most likely reason for eczematous dermatitis. I sugges... Read Full »
Can Tacrolimus ointment be applied on lips?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from dried, itchy, chappy, dark, and extremely ugly lips since I was 10 years old. I am tired of dealing with this. I have tried everything throughout the years. I am 28 years old now, and today my lips are in their worst state. At 13 years of age, I also used to have swoll... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Apart from what you have said I also noticed that you have depigmentation of lips. I suggest you to use a Tacrolimus 0.1 % ointment, twice daily and a moderately potent topical steroid, for e.... Read Full »