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Why do I have the appearance of a rash after bathing?
Query: Hi doctor, Daily after my shower, my face turns red with rash. This has been happening since years. I have changed my soap and face wash several times. Besides, I have lived in many cities; this happens every time and everywhere. What could be the reason? What should I do for it? Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history it appears that, you are suffering from cholinergic urticaria or heat hives. This condition of being hypersensitive or extremely sensitive to heat or the response of sweating. People with this condition often wonder why they feel itch when they exerci... Read Full »
My semen is yellow in colour and thinner in consistency. Should I be worried?
Query: Hello doctor, Why is there urine in my semen, especially when I have not ejaculated for more than three days? Why is my urine yellow or greenish? Even if I drink a lot, it does not get clear. Why do I feel a strong urge to urinate when having anal intercourse? My current medications are Sertraline 7... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Color of semen depends on how many days you have not ejaculated. The longer the duration, more is the yellowness in color and thickness in consistency. Your second question is that the urine never gets transparent. The answer to this is the color of urine in normal c... Read Full »
My rhinorrhea is worsening despite medications. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from a running nose for the last one week and sometimes it is very difficult to breathe especially after taking food, it is becoming worse. I had taken two Coldact tablets for only one day, but no luck and also have been using the Otrivin (Xylometazoline) nasal sp... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is an upper respiratory tract infection. You need to take the following tablets: Tablet Ibuprofen 400 mg two times a day times five days after food. Tablet Deslor (Desloratadine) once a day times five days after food. Tablet Rabeprazole 20 mg two times a day... Read Full »
My mom is allergic to Kumkum. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am asking a query on behalf of my mother. One year back, my mom got some allergy in the area where she applies kumkum (a powder she got used to putting it from many years in the centre of the forehead). The allergy has reduced after she consulted a doctor, but it left a black scar-li... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.She has an allergy to kumkum. It is a very common problem. She needs to avoid Kumkum altogether. Whenever she applies kumkum, her problem will increase. As of now, I suggest her Momate cream (Mometasone furoate) twice daily and tablet Dazit (Desloratadine) once daily for ... Read Full »
Please advise me on the Cetirizine dose to subside allergy?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been taking 10 mg Singulair and 10 mg Cetirizine for five years for allergies, asthma, and Lyme. I just got two more kittens, and the medicines do not work anymore. I am miserable and desperate. I asked my doctor to give me 20 mg of Cetirizine and something else because I think my... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please get an allergy testing done, either a skin prick or a blood comprehensive. Next, based on the allergens you are sensitive to, we can advise you on further course of action. With respect to getting tolerant to Cetirizine 10 mg, why not try Fexofenadine 120... Read Full »
Is there any other way besides nasal spray to relieve my congested nose daily?
Query: Hi doctor, From the past 3 or 4 years, my nose has been reliant on nose sprays. I wake up, and I am congested. I go through my day, and I am congested. My sinuses feel like they swell up. I do not have a runny nose. It is just swelling. I do not believe it is allergies because I would take Benadryl ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chronic usage of decongestants leads to a condition called as rhinitis medicamentosa. This will cause an increase in symptoms, in spite of treatment. Gradually taper and stop the decongestants therapy, as it will be harmful you further. Continue with tablet Dazit (Deslor... Read Full »
Can Betnovate be used for long?
Query: Hi doctor, Can I stop using Candid B, Acuvir, and Emollient shower? Can I have Desloratadine? I am able to have Betnovate C and Duricef 500. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not think it is a viral or fungal infection. It seems like infected eczema. I suggest you follow the treatment. You can take tablet Duricef 500 mg (Cefadroxil) orally once every 8 hours. You can use Betnovate C cream (Betamethasone with Clioquinol) topically three ... Read Full »
Do itching attacks resolve by taking Chloropyramine and Levocetirizine?
Query: Hi doctor, I have itching attacks and Chloropyramine helped me a lot. I tried using Levocetirizine 5 mg but it failed to work for some hours. Some studies suggest that using a double dose can fix the issue. Do I need to take two pills of it every day one in the morning and one in the evening? Or ca... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can try using Desloratadine 5 mg once daily and it is more effective in urticaria. It is usually less sedative when compared to Chloropyramine. Read Full »