Fungal infections are caused by fungi living on dead tissues of the body namely skin, hair and nails. There are different types of fungi causing infections, rashes and other specific symptoms at different sites in the body. They are treated by the use of anti-fungal medication.
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Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28-years-male and have a hyperpigmented patch on my right groin area that has been present for multiple years. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. I suggest you apply Luliconazole cream at night for four weeks and use Ketoconazole soap for a bath for one month. I would like you to answer the following questions for more details in order to treat the condition effectively. 1. Is there a... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have a fungal infection on my upper thighs for the last seven months. Various treatments have been done, but it is always the same process in which it starts getting better, then it gets dry and itchy, or it turns black and the infection comes back within a few days. Right now, I am u... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Fungal infection indeed is a very problematic condition if it becomes recurrent. I suggest you take the following precautions - Do not keep the area wet and use powder frequently to dry it. Do not scratch it. Do not apply steroid creams like... Read Full »
I have a fungal infection on the inside covering of my penis, despite using Candid-B. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, It has been more than two years since it happened. My penis's inside covering has a fungus infection again. I used Candid-B for ten days, and even then, there has been no change. Please suggest a solution. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. With your descriptions, it seems you have balanoposthitis. Do not use Candid-B (Beclamethossone and Clotrimazole) as it contains steroids. Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Balanitis involving the foreskin and prepuce is ... Read Full »
What is the white deposit in my clitoris without any symptoms?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21-years-old female. The tip of my clitoris has a white deposit, and it is not painful. I am currently using Depo-Provera. I am really worried. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I fully understand your concern, and I will surely help you. I have seen the image shared by you (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity), and let me assure you that your genitals are fine. If there is no itching and discharge, then there is noth... Read Full »
What can be done for recurrent tinea infection?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a tinea infection on my hands. I had it previously two years ago and the symptoms are the same, peeling between fingers, sore and itchy skin, and some scaly patches. A doctor here advised Clotrimazole cream and 150 mg of Flucanozole every week for four weeks. That initially worked ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is there any burning? Any other area affected? Looking forward to your response in order to help you. Read Full »
I have had itching and swelling in my inner thighs for more than a week. Could it be jock itch?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had itching and swelling in my inner thighs for more than a week. I suspect it to be a jock itch, but it is getting rough and dry. Please help me with this. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well. I have gone through the information that is provided by you and I do understand your concern. As you have mentioned the presence of jock itch which could be a possibility from the information that has been provided from your end, it is alwa... Read Full »
I have a fungal infection that has been going on for four years. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a skin problem that has been going on for four years. I think it is a fungal infection. Once I applied Zincoderm and Fluka 100, it got cured totally, but after some months, it started again, and I tried to use Zincoderm and Fluka again, and other anti-fungal medicines also, but not... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Zincoderm (Clobetasol) is a steroid cream not to be used for fungal infections. Kindly upload your picture along with your query. Let me mention some skin care tips to be followed during fungal infection. Wear dry loose cotton clothes, and ... Read Full »
I am having fungal infection despite taking Itraconazole capsule. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from fungal infection for a long time. It presents with rash, itching, and red spots. I take Itraconazole capsules. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. I have seen your query and concern. 2. It seems you have developed a tinea or fungal infection. 3. Tinea is a fungal infection that follows certain general measures. • Do not keep the area wet at all. Use Clotrimazole (Zinc oxide) powder frequently to keep it dry... Read Full »
I have a fungal infection with itching on my hand, lower foot and buttocks. How do I manage it?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a fungal infection with itching on my hand, lower foot, and buttocks. Now my skin has become dark, and I am a 39-year-old male. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would suggest you attach your clinical picture along with your query so that it is convenient for me to comment on your condition and suggest you proper medications. I am sorry I cannot prescribe you any medication without seeing your clinical picture. However, I am q... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, Over the last few months, and years I have few issues with my genitals. I started to see small red and white pimples which come and go. I consulted urologist, who examined and said it is a fungal infection. He prescribed me an ointment to apply for two weeks but suggested to go for ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the pictures (images attached removed to protect the patient's identity), this is Candidal balanoposthitis. Fungal infection of the glans (tip of the penis) and prepuce (foreskin). I would like to know if you have tested your blood sugar levels because diabetes ... Read Full »