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My mom is suffering from a skin disease. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My mom is suffering from skin disease for the last two months on her palms and bottom part of her legs. She has an itchy feel from inside and usually her hands are getting tight and dry. The upper layer of her palm skin is coming out in patches. Please guide me with the pictures attached. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and the given history of your mother. Most likely she is suffering from tinea manuum (fungal infection of hand) and tinea pedis and the second possibility is hand and foot eczema (dyshidrotic ecze... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have had swelling and itching around the vaginal area for the last two months. So I am unable to take part in intercourse properly. Kindly suggest.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and concern. It seems like you have tinea cruris. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the groin. I suggest you follow 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 red, cracked feet with a bad smell. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have cracked feet with a bad smell and redness at the bottom of the feet. I have used antifungal cream Terbinafine Hydrochloride one percent solution and others but I could not see any changes. The smell is still there. Kindly suggest. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. According to your descriptions, it seems like you have Plantar hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating is one of the common disorders of sweat glands. I suggest you use Aluminum Chloride (Aldry or Alclor) ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I suffer from chronic itchiness, especially around the groin area. I have severe inflammation on the testicles and penis. The itchiness spreads to the entire body. I have no sexual partner. Is it a fungal infection or a std (sexually transmitted disease)? I developed this condition from... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I have examined your pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), and you have scabies, not fungal infections. Scabies is an intensely itchy skin infestation caused by the mite. The diagnos... Read Full »
Why do I repeatedly get fungal infections?
Query: Hello doctor, I am getting itching in the area where I wear my undergarments. I tried many medicines for fungal infection, but it does not go away. It has been there for more than a year. It keeps recurring. Currently, I am applying Miconazole cream and Clotrimazole powder. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your given description, it looks like resistant tinea cruris infections or may be erythrasma (skin condition affecting the folds in the body). You have not mentioned the duration of individual drugs you have taken. Itraconazole is a good drug for this, but you have... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed allergy on my thighs, that turned out to be fungal infection. It starts itching whenever I get sweat. I have changed my shower gel and started bathing twice daily but, I have not got rid of that infection. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. From the symptoms mentioned, you could have been suffering from tinea cruris, a fungal infection of the groin. It is not a dreadly disease (life-threatening) but, it can be transferred and almost has no complications. It can be prevente... Read Full »
How to treat red dots on penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have some red dots around my penis. I have already consulted a doctor for that before two years. Doctor prescribed me Clobeatsol and Propionate cream. It got cured, but again now I am getting the same problem. Kindly give me a permanent solution as these dots are increasing. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your description seems previously you were affected with a yeast infection, which leads to red dots over the glans penis known as balanitis. Predisposing factors include poor hygiene and overwashing, over-the-counter medications, and nonretraction of the foreskin. It ma... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I felt itching on the top part of my penis. Later I developed a red spot-like ulcer that was spreading gradually. I started taking Fluconazole 100 mg once a day and applying candid B cream. But no improvement. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. I have seen your query and concern and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). It seems you have balanitis. Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Balanitis involving the fo... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18-year-old male suffering from severe skin fungus, tinea cruris for the last three years, and it is not getting cured completely. It is painful and present near my groin parts spreading along the thighs and stomach. I have taken Itraconazole and Terbinafine for about four months,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com, I can understand your concern. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the groin that can be painful and itchy. I suggest you follow the below-mentioned instructions. Keep the affected area completely dry by using Clotrimazole powder frequently. Avoid itching or scra... Read Full »
I have a fungal infection with red bumps. Do I have an STI?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex with a commercial sex worker nine months ago. Three weeks after the unprotected sex, I got infected with a fungal infection and red bumps on the back and below the neck. And then, I had multiple skin infections, which I never had before. After nine months, I got test... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). You have developed tinea corporis. Nothing serious; your all investigations are normal. Please follow a few instructions mentioned below. In addition, appl... Read Full »