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Eczema

Eczema or atopic dermatitis is a skin condition where the skin becomes red and itchy. It is usually accompanied by asthma or hay fever and is long lasting. The skin becomes dry, itchy, cracked, and sensitive, and red patches can be seen.

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Query: Hi doctor,I have been struggling with skin problems since I was a baby. I was told I have eczema and am not allowed to eat things like tin food and my body gets itchy when I play in the grass and after taking a bath. I get a rash, teary eyes, and runny nose, when seasons change my skin gets dry too ...  Read Full »


Dr. Rabia Anjum

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from atopic dermatitis. You have a family history of atopy. You have all the symptoms of atopy that is runny nose, eyes problem and now swelling. It is a condition in which a person has an inherent tendency of being allergic to so many things. We have ...  Read Full »

There are pink and red patches on the skin of penis. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 24 years old man. These pink or red patches grew on the skin of my penis about 5 to 6 weeks before. Not itchy especially and no pain. HBC, HCV, HIV1-2, and Lues are negative. What could be these?  Read Full »


Dr. Rabia Anjum

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems like a fungal infection but that is itchy. Have you applied any medication to it? Yes, the skin is very dry. Is your skin dry all over the body? If your skin is dry all over, it can be due to your thyroid problem. I will suggest that you can do scraping for fun...  Read Full »

Is the itchy painful lesion in fingers due to fungal infection?

Query: Hello doctor, Eczema or fungus on right thumb and index, it looks like it is expanding and it leaves apparently dead skin behind which peels off. I have pictures for a better understanding. It itches none to moderately, it hurts slightly when applied pressure on. I am a driver.  Read Full »


Dr. Rabia Anjum

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is more in favor of eczema but infected one. Do you use gloves while holding steering? It is not a fungal infection clinically. You have to apply combination ointment containing Betamethasone and Ne...  Read Full »

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