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Itching

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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How can I cure itching in my private parts?

Query: Hello doctor, I am having problems with itching between buttocks on the backsides. The itching is sometimes below the testicles and around that area. I have many creams like Ring Guard, Itch Gaurd, Sapat lotion, etc. All this gave relief. But, after some weeks I feel itching again below and I have g...  Read Full »


Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is a fungal infection. I suggest you stop all the creams that you have been applying. For topical use, I suggest you apply Onabet Lotion (Sertaconazole) 2% once daily and Lulizol...  Read Full »

I am feeling slightly itchy on my penis. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I am feeling slightly itchy on penis. I am worried because I have once had unprotected sex. I am fine from a long time, and the itching is very mild but my mind goes there again and again.  Read Full »


Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is there any active skin lesion? Is it associated with discharge? Do you have an itching/burning sensation anywhere else on the body? Please answer the above-mentioned questions and kindly send an image for better understanding.   Read Full »

I have itching on my right arm and chest. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have itching on my right arm and chest.  Read Full »


Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Since when do you have this itching? Are you concerned about black nodular lesions over chest? On arm, there is no active skin lesion. Have you used any topical creams? Do you have acne over bac...  Read Full »

How to cure redness and itching on my inner side of penis?

Query: Hello doctor, I have redness and white creamy substance on the inner side of my penis, which is sometimes itchy. I had taken Fluka 150 mg one time and the redness reduced, but it has not gone completely. What could it be? Please suggest treatment.  Read Full »


Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Since when are you having this problem? Kindly send an image. Apply Clotrimazole 1 % cream twice a day to the affected area.  Read Full »

What is the reason for redness and itchiness on the left side of my face?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a weird itchiness on my face. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please provide the following information: Since when do you have this problem? Is there a history of an application of creams or threading or waxing of the face? Is it present over one side or both? Is this the first episode? Is any other body part involved?   Read Full »

How to get rid of itchy groin?

Query: Hello doctor, I have itchy boils on the scrotum and groin areas. During the day, I feel too itchy, and due to the itching, I have developed rashes which are painful. When I try to break them, it starts to bleed. Sometimes, I have the itchiness during the night as well. I have attached an image for y...  Read Full »


Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and seen your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It does look like a fungal infection. Due to the application of steroid-based products, the clinical picture has been altered. The use of a steroid-based product for a fungal...  Read Full »

I have itching on my foreskin. Will it recur frequently?

Query: Hello doctor, I have itching on my foreskin. I observed creamy deposit behind the foreskin reappearing every day despite washing my penis by pulling foreskin. I feel very itchy on the penis when I pull back the foreskin for washing. Now I am using Cetaphil. This problem has occurred three times in l...  Read Full »


Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly send image and revert back. From your history, it can be candidal balanitis. Do you have history of unprotected sexual intercourse?   Read Full »

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