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I had an itchy blister under my right breast a year ago, which came back today. What could it be?
Query: Hi doctor, I had an itchy blister under my right breast. I had the same thing happen a year ago, and the doctor gave me steroid cream and antibiotics, and it went away. I have used steroid cream this time, and it went away after three days. However, it came back again after a few days. Do I need ant... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per the history and image provided (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), it appears as urticaria. Urticarial rashes may be due to hypersensitivity, where one's body immediately and excessively responds to an insect bite a... Read Full »
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 »
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 »
How to treat my itchy and dry skin rash?
Query: Hello doctor, I have got an itchy rash and it has become dry now. The itching is worse in heavy sun exposure. It is getting cracked now. How to treat it? Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the details and image provided from your end (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and I do understand your concern. The concern you are having is Eczema. Eczema is an allergic reaction to the skin that causes thickening, drying, and c... Read Full »
I have had itching for a week and a few patches on my penis head. What could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor, My penis head is itching, and certain areas have a few red patches. It has been occuring for almost a week. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to your history, it might be Candidial Balanoposthitis. Candidial Balanoposthitis is a fungal illness that causes itchy red patches on the glans penis (the head), as you have mentioned. It may also cause slight cracks and swelling... Read Full »
I have itchy red bumps on the head of my penis. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor,I have developed red itchy bumps on the head of my penis. It does not burn, but there is a mild itching sensation. Kindly suggest me a solution. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the history provided, it may be candida balanitis. It is a fungal yeast infection on the head of the penis due to the persistence of moisture and using stronger soaps or chemicals. It can sometimes occur due to the presence of infection under the foreskin, and... Read Full »
I have dry and itchy vagina with a recurring vaginitis and vaginal infection. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a dry vagina with itching, a recurrence of vaginitis, and a vaginal infection in the same month. Even though I had not engaged in any sexual activity this month, I had a thick white discharge at first. After one tablet of Fluconazole 150 mg, the discharge has stopped, but I can ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. After going through the history and the image provided from your end (attachment removed to protect patient's identity), it is vulvovaginal candidiasis, a fungal infection in the vaginal and private area. It is comm... Read Full »
My daughter has lice and nits. How to get rid of it?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 10-year-old and has lice and nits that have now got severely scarred. The lice have infected her scalp causing big itchy patches that often bleed and result in a bad smell and extreme pain to her. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lice infestations are common among children and adolescents due to contact with infected peers and fellow students, mostly from school. They lead to uncontrollable itching and pain and, depending on the severity of spread, may lead to bleeding and sometimes pus forma... Read Full »
I have itchiness, puffiness, and sweating in the area between my legs. Why does it occur?
Query: Hi doctor,The area between my legs was sweaty, wet, itchy, and puffy. The balls have a different texture and are sweating profusely, and the skin around them has marks that look like my brief underwear. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per the history and images provided, it appears as tinea cruris. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection most commonly found in folds and private areas with less exposure. They appear as a result of sweat and moisture stagnation. The private... Read Full »
I have itching lumps on my upper body. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I get an uncontrollable itchy all over my body, especially my upper body with bumps. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The rashes that have appeared are demographic urticaria. Urticaria is an allergic reaction that occurs on the skin and can be seen on any part or every single part of the body. It can be on and off with extreme itchin... Read Full »
I have a red round rash on my leg, and it itches. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a red round rash on my leg. I have attached the pictures. What do I do? I also have itching in that part, which increases daily. I am currently not on any medication. This started five months back. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per your history and the images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it is Tinea corporis. Tinea is a fungal infection affecting various parts of the body and spreads fast, and is contagious. Although it is not a life-thr... Read Full »