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I have an ulcer and itching on my penis. Is it phimosis?
Query: Hello doctor, I think I am suffering from balanitis. I have a little ulcer on the head of my penis. Penis foreskin becomes a little red and some white layer is there on it. I have itching problem on it. And also some cuts on the outer skin. Maybe it is phimosis. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Balanitis means inflammation of the glans penis. It could be because of fungal infection or herpes or allergic contact dermatitis. The treatment is different for each condition. It is difficult to prescribe any medication without seeing the clinical picture. Please atta... Read Full »
I have red itchy spots on my penis after having sex. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, There are red itchy spots on my penis after sexual intercourse with my partner. It appeared after two days, after sex. It keeps arising and subsiding. I am frustrated by this disease. Please help me. The same thing happened four years back. After treatment, it was cured, but it appeared a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Red itchy spots on genitalia can be anything from candidiasis, tinea, herpes, irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, scabies, Fordyce spots, pearly penile papules, sebaceous cyst, angiokeratoma, the list goes on and on. Ple... Read Full »
Why the wounds and cuts on the breasts are not healing?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 31 years old. She is suffering from cuts and wounds in her two breasts. My three years old son is continuously consuming milk from her. He has two broken teeth. It adds to the pain on her breasts nipple, and it has got cut now. It became dry, and the skin got cracked. By suckin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the history, it looks like the nipple area is infected. Read Full »
A spot rose on my thigh near the groin region. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, A spot rose on my thigh near to groin. I consulted with a dermatologist. The doctor diagnosed it with tinea crusis and advised ten tablets of Sizzle once a day and 30 tablets of Funge 250 mg once a day, and a Canix-H cream to be applied on the affected areas. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I reviewed the picture attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Yes, it is tinea cruris spreading to involve your thighs. The medication prescribed by your dermatologist is perfect for tinea. Follow the treatment regime... Read Full »
My testicles have itchy lumps. Is that fungal infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old male. I have a frequent itching sensation on my skin without any rashes. I also suffer from a fungal infection near the genital area. I have noticed two lumps on my testicle and genital area, which have been very itchy. What could be the reason for these symptoms? W... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Kindly attach your clinical picture along with your query so that it will be convenient for me to comment on your condition and suggest proper treatment. I cannot prescribe any specific medicine here without seeing your ... Read Full »
I have had red and white bumps on my genitals. Kindly help.
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 »
I have got a swelling in the groin area. Is this because of excess body heat?
Query: Hello doctor, I have got swelling in the groin area. I clean the groin area daily. I suppose this is because of excess body heat. It appeared the day after I did a long drive of 12 hours from my hometown. And the place was too hot. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have itching and a similar skin lesion on another side of the thigh? Is this the first time you are having this problem? In the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it looks like tinea cruris which is a fungal infection of the groin. The p... Read Full »
How do I overcome fungal infection despite using medicines?
Query: Hello doctor,I have had a fungal infection between my thighs and on my penis for a week, and I continue itching. Now I am using an ELU tablet and Candiforce 100 tablets daily, one at night, and applying Ketovista skin cream for the last three days. Are these sufficient for curing my problem? Kindly ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Candiforce (Itraconazole) is an antifungal medicine, and topical Ketovista is Ketoconazole. This is the treatment for fungal infection. Since I have not seen the condition, I cannot say if it is a fungal infection that you have. For how many days are these medicines ... Read Full »
I have an itchy private area. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor,I have an itchy feeling around my private parts. At first, I ignored it as something like an insect bite, but later it spread to nearby areas. I think it is a fungal infection that I had earlier near that place. I used Candid B ointment. The infection is like bristles, expands to the ne... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. I have seen the pictures that you have attached (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity). This is a tinea cruris fungal infection of the groin, also called ringworm. Please do not use Candid... Read Full »
How to treat drug-resistant fungal infections?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a fungal infection in my head and beard. As a result, I have constant scalp itching, and a layer like dandruff is separated from the scalp, with severe redness and irritation. I had taken a six-month antifungal treatment, and with that, the symptoms reduced initially, but after s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly attach your clinical picture along with your query so that it will be convenient for me to comment on your condition and suggest the appropriate medications. I cannot suggest you any medication without seeing your clinical picture. First, let me give you some ... Read Full »