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Dermatitis

Dermatitis is a broad term used to describe conditions that make the skin dry, itchy, swollen, red, crust, or flake off. The types of dermatitis are atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, cradle cap, diaper rash, and seborrheic dermatitis.

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What are the red rashes that I got after taking bath in public pool?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a red rash since I was in the public pool and spa. It is like a round shape, but comparing with the pictures of fungal infection, it is not like that. Last night I put garlic juice on it but till the morning I had terrible itching and growing in double size. Can you please help me...  Read Full »


Dr. Rabia Anjum

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can be swimmer itch or dermatitis or may be an insect bite reaction (contact dermatitis) (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Apply potent steroid for some time along with an oral antihistamine. You will get better. Nothing to worry about and yes it is n...  Read Full »

Do I need to get allergy testing done for perioral dermatitis?

Query: Hello doctor, I have personal dermatitis. I was prescribed 12 weeks of 100 mg Doxycycline. However, I am skeptical about taking antibiotics as I have read that with a lot of people the rash returns upon finishing treatment. Also, it can mess up your gut which is apparently linked to perioral dermati...  Read Full »


Dr. Rabia Anjum

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can skip Doxycycline, if you have gut problems and you cannot tolerate it. If you are suspecting that your perioral dermatitis is due to contact of any allergic material, then go for allergy testing. Otherwise it will not benefit you. I would like to know your work....  Read Full »

I developed dermatitis in my nostrils after rhinoplasty. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a rhinoplasty performed 3.5 weeks ago. About a week after the surgery, I developed some form of dermatitis on my nostrils. My surgeon prescribed me with antibiotics and steroid cream. It helped and cleared up temporarily. He advised me to use Vaseline on the area to help wound h...  Read Full »


Dr. Rabia Anjum

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems like post-inflammatory erythema and a few follicular papules over your nasal area (attachment removed to protect patient identity). A simple bacterial infection could be the cause that can happen after surgery. Please avoid using steroids like Hydrocortisone prep...  Read Full »

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