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Erythema

Reddening of the skin in patches is known as erythema in medical terms. This is due to capillary congestion. It can occur in various skin conditions like allergic skin reaction, side effects of skin treatments, insect sting, sunburn, thermal injuries, infection, etc.

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I am an 80-year-old with painful foot swelling. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am an 80-year-old male, with a swollen foot for four days, really painful and hot on palpation, erythematous. No systemic high temperature, normal blood pressure, normal d dimer, and high CRP laboratory tests. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. It is possible that you could be experiencing a condition called cellulitis. Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that affects the skin and underlying tissues, often resulting in redness, warmth, swelling, and pain. The hi...  Read Full »

My patient has painful papules. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,The patient is a 12-year-old female. One month ago, she presented with drenching sweating and cold feeling with cold hands. Two weeks later, the skin of the hands became erythematous and blanched on pressure. Then, they gave her a measles vaccine in the school. Two days later, she devel...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The significant problems mentioned in the post are: Palmar erythema. Leucocytosis with TLC 1400. Thrombocytosis. Low complement C3. All these could be manifestations of vasculitis. H...  Read Full »

I have high cholesterol with palmar erythema. Does it indicate liver damage?

Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with palmer erythema last year. I am 28 years old, however, I started drinking moderately from 16-20 then stayed sober for a year and a half. However started drinking again at 22 and have been more of a binge drinker consuming on average of 20-50 drinks a week over t...  Read Full »


Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. You may have anxiety more than disease itself. For raised total cholesterol you may take low cholesterol diet with regular exercise. Quitting of alcohol may be useful. Get it done ultrasound abdomen and liver scan. Avoid alcohol intake. Use tablet Panto...  Read Full »

Whenever I am on an antibiotic course, I develop balanitis. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 49-year-old male. For the past six to seven years, whenever I am on an antibiotic course (Augmentin Duo 625 mg). It results in balanitis and smegma production, which troubles me for two to three weeks and then disappears. About two months ago, I was on an antibiotic (Augmentin) for...  Read Full »


Dr. Meha Malhotra

Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. I need a few details to help you in a proper manner. For what condition are you taking antibiotics? Is it self-medication or prescribed by a doctor? Have you got your blo...  Read Full »

Can I switch from Metronidazole to Soolantra cream for rosacea?

Query: Hello doctor, I live in a tropical country, where the exposure to the sun is too much. My skin used to be fair before moving to this country. Back in my country, I used to never go out in the sun. After I moved here, my skin is burnt. It was red at first, and then the blood vessels were visible. I s...  Read Full »


Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Indeed your images (attachment removed to protect patient identity) are more in favor of acne rosacea. This is a chronic and recurrent condition characterized by erythema with flushing sensation, predominantly affecting the cheeks. The management of rosacea needs to be ...  Read Full »

Did I develop palmar erythema due to my last viral infection?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 22 years old, my height is 5.1 feet, and my weight is about 92 to 94 lbs. I have had palmer erythema last three months. I mean, my palm becomes red but not burning sensation and itching. I also see green veins through my palms, thighs, and feet. I have had some mucus in the throat fo...  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.No need to worry. I would like you to send a picture of the affected areas in the palm, face, and tongue. Thank you  Read Full »

How to treat flea bite rashes on arms and legs?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old female. I have bites all over my arms and legs that do not heal. My cat has fleas, so I think it is flea bites. I am currently taking Escitalopram. I weigh 130 pounds.  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you send me a picture of bites so I can prescribe you medicine accordingly? If there are flea bites, then it can lead to infections and swelling or redness. Take tablet Cetirizine 10 mg once a day after meal for five days. Is there any pus inside bites? Is you...  Read Full »

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