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Itching or pruritus is the irritating sensation that you have, which relieves on scratching. Some common conditions that cause itching are dry skin, food allergy, end-stage kidney disease, candidiasis, cirrhosis, contact dermatitis, hives, skin rashes, impetigo, body or head lice.

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I have an itching and scratching tendency near my anal opening. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I have an Itching and scratching tendency near the left side of the anal opening, especially after sweating. The discomfort started one week ago. I am applying Abzorb powder in the affected area after cleaning, which is giving good relief, but it is not going away completely. There is n...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the details provided from your end and I do understand your concern. The concern you are facing is tinea infection also called tinea cruris which is a fungal infection of the anal opening area. It is due to the fact the area is unexposed and ther...  Read Full »

My wife's breast bone hurts, and body itching follows. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My wife has a problem that the GP cannot seem to figure out what her problem is. Her blood results are fine, and her urine test is as well. However, she complains of two things. Her breast bone especially is hurting or aching. When that stops, she gets itching all over her body. One of...  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry. Bone pain seems to be due to lack of exercise, lack of proper sleep, sitting in the wrong posture, sleeping in the wrong posture, and deficiency of vitamins and minerals. The itching seems to be due to an alle...  Read Full »

I have severe acne, and dry skin that itchs. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old female with severe acne, dry skin, and itching. I have been having this problem for the past two years. My skin used to get dry soon after I washed my face with soap. So I started using a mild face wash, which gave me some relief from dry skin. The dryness in my face is...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! I understand your concern. I suggest you use: 1. Use Moiste (Aloe vera 10 %W/W and Vitamin E 0.5 %W/W) cream or Moiz MM (Cetyl alcohol 2% w/w, Shea butter, Sorbitan Oolivate, Caprylic-capric triglyceride, Light liquid paraffin, C...  Read Full »

I have folliculitis and scratched my leg. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I accidentally scratched off my leg. I suffer from folliculitis so I assumed that is what it was. Is it okay? I have used antiseptic cream on it and kept it clean. I am a non-smoker or drinker of alcohol and currently not taking any medication.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Based on the picture you provided (attachment removed to protect patient's identity), seeing the entire lesion and surrounding area it looks like an infection, in the hair follicles However, based on the appearance, it i...  Read Full »

How can I tell if I was bitten by a bat or not?

Query: Hello doctor, I think I was bitten by a bat, so I wanted to know how to know that if I was really bitten by a bat. I did not felt anything at that time but some itching after that. I am not sure that I was bitten by a bat, so I wanted to know how do we feel when bitten by a bat. Also I saw that the ...  Read Full »


Dr. C. Elanchezhian

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If a bat bite there will be bite marks, usually superficial. 1)Early symptoms are fever, headache, and general malaise. 2) If the disease progresses, there will be neurological symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety, confusion, agitation, difficulty in swallowing, hall...  Read Full »

I have dark spots on my penis and scrotum. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a few dark spots on my penis and scrotum. Please help. Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Do you have any itching, burning, or pain? Reply with details. It will help to advise you properly. I hope this information will help you. Thanks.  Read Full »

I have itching in my penis. Should I consult urologist?

Query: Hello doctor, I feel itching inside my penis for a few days. Please advise what to do. May I consult a urologist?  Read Full »


Dr. Karthik Rajan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. I would like to know a few more details too. How is your urine stream? Do you have to wake up at night to pass urine? Do you have diabetes? The possible reason would be either a urinary tract infection or infection at the top of the p...  Read Full »

I have pain and itchiness while having intercourse. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have done a sexual health test and all were negative. But while having sexual activity it hurts sometimes and also feels itchy and gets some bad odor. Why? Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Obinna Ugwuoke

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Pain during sexual activity can be caused by a lot of other things than infection. Pain could be superficial (around the entrance of the vaginal) or deep (usually occurs when the penis hits the cervix). Superficial pain during sex is co...  Read Full »

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 »


Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

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 »

Why do I have penile discharge after engaging in unprotected sex?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old man, and I had unprotected sex with a sex worker about two weeks ago. Now, when I urinate, I experience a burning sensation, and there is a discharge from my penis. There is this strange itching in that area. I am quite concerned, honestly. Can you explain what migh...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hi, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. I can understand your concern Share a picture of the affected area. If there was unprotected sex, one needs to consider the possibility of a sexually transmitted infection: ...  Read Full »

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