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Folliculitis

Folliculitis is a skin condition that results in the inflammation of hair follicles. The symptoms include clusters of white or red bumps around the hair follicle, itchy or burning skin, and the skin becomes tender. This condition is most commonly caused due to infection with the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus.

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I am suffering from vaginal sensitivity and dark spots after shaving. What should I do?

Query: Hi doctor, I have been shaving since I was 14 years old. At first, shaving was not a problem for me. Everything was fine no dark spots or any signs of hyperpigmentation. But as time passed, the more I shaved, the more sensitive it became down there. I researched home remedies to bleach my vagina na...  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You might be suffering from folliculitis barbae and pseudofolliculitis barbae. Please take the following measures. Ensure the skin is well moisturized. Use a lotion containing glycolic acid on the affected areas. This exfoliates the surface skin cells and reduces the...  Read Full »

How to get rid of boils present on my back and shoulder?

Query: Hi doctor, I have had boils on my shoulder and back for the last two days. It causes itchiness and a burning sensation. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your statement, it seems like folliculitis. I suggest you take the following medications and revert after three weeks. Take capsule Doxycycline 100 mg twice daily and Onak SR lotion (Sulfur and Resorcinol) after bath. Regards.  Read Full »

I have bumps and itching on my penis after the massage session. What can be the reason?

Query: Hi doctor, I used to be sexually active seven years back. Then I started going for a massage and used to get a handjob or body-to-body rubbing (not with genitals). When I was a child or teenager, someone gave me a handjob, and a few days later, I saw a bump on my scrotum, which disappeared later. Fo...  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have any symptoms in buttocks?  Read Full »

How to cure the recurrent bumps on my daughter's buttocks?

Query: Hi doctor, My child keeps getting these bumps. The doctor tested for bacteria and fungus, but both were negative. Any ideas on what this could be? It does not bother her at all. It is itching now, but it goes away when I put Triamcinolone ointment on it. But, I do not want to keep using that since i...  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need the following information: What are the other areas that are affected? What is the complaint in the area? Is it burning or itching? Exactly how long it has been there? Also, send photographs of other affected areas? Regards.   Read Full »

What Can Cause Sudden Tingling And Itchy Sensation?

Query: Hi doctor, Two months ago I started feeling tingling and itching sensation between my thighs and then up to my chest. I just took the most painful shower ever (warm water). It stung and I wanted to scratch my skin off. At first, there was nothing visible, just itching, now you can see red dots here ...  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.It is a case of folliculitis, probably fungal or bacterial in nature. Apply Mupirocin ointment, twice daily.  Read Full »

Do recurrent burning wounds and cuts between leg and scrotum points herpes?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 22-year-old male. Today I woke up and before taking a shower I felt a burning sensation when I touched the spot between my left leg and my scrotum, then I discovered some wounds, similar to cuts in the area, they were not there yesterday. I also have to mention that they had appe...  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. What is the complaint in it? Is it on one side or both sides? Have you ever noticed any blisters? What is your profession? Looking forward to your response in order to help you.  Read Full »

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