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 am having a breakout on my forehead, and I suspect it as fungal acne. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am having a breakout on my forehead and I suspiciously think of that as fungal acne. Those are tiny bumps that are itchy and swollen. Can you recommend something for me that will help to treat these bumps? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Acne can be treated easily with facewash, tablets, and creams. Some people have more oil on their faces which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breakouts, tablets can be stopped, and creams m... Read Full »
I have been experiencing itchy red round patch rashes around my inner thighs. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have been experiencing red round patch rashes around my inner thighs, which are itching and paining. I am irritated. I applied a lot of anti-fungal creams, but I am not getting any results. Please help.Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You may suffer from fungal infection, commonly affecting the inner thighs, groin, and buttocks. It can be treated by a course of anti-fungal treatment, including tablets and creams. Do not use soap over that area. Mistreatment with counter stero... Read Full »
I have had an itchy feeling and redness in my genitals for four days. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have had an itchy feeling in my genitals for four days. The hair covers the area, so I cannot see exactly what is going on, but I can see a bit of redness and no pimples. The affected area is dry as if I have peeled it. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have a mild fungal infection, slight inflammation, and scaling. It can sometimes happen because of sweating and friction of hair follicles. I suggest you use the following prescription: 1. Keto B cream for local application twice daily for ... Read Full »