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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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I had tear and itching after foreskin retraction. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I had itching in the penis and tear when I retracted my foreskin. This is happening for the past two to three times when I participate in intercourse and use condoms. I did not know what to do. Recently, I went to a doctor who told me that it is balanoposthitis and gave Lobate GM cream...  Read Full »


Dr. Meha Malhotra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I suggest stopping all the medications you are taking. I suggest you start with applying Onabet (Sertaconazole) cream twice a day for five days. Please send photos after five days. This looks like candidiasis, but as you have applied steroid cream, it is dif...  Read Full »

I have painful bumps on my face. Please help.

Query: Hi, I am a female 18 years old, 6 feet and I weigh around 165 lbs. I have got painful, itchy, cluster of bumps. It started on the side of my face and has spread on arms and hands. Corners of mouth are cracked also. I have not taken any medications yet. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Meha Malhotra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. My advise is that you should consult a doctor in person immediately. There is no point in waiting, as the lesions have already spread to your arms and hands. And it is good that you did not take self medication. It does more harm than good. Hope this helps.  Read Full »

Why do I get rashes when I stay out in the sun for long?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21 year old male. Whenever I stay in the sun for a long time, my skin starts itching. Why is that?  Read Full »


Dr. Meha Malhotra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are most probably suffering from photoallergy. Whenever you go out, use a sunscreen with SPF 15 or more. Apply it 20 minutes before going out and then reapply every four hours if you stay in the sun for very long. Start taking oral chewable vitamin C tablets for a...  Read Full »

What causes skin rashes with itching after showering?

Query: my gf recently went to the doctor with a skin problem, looks like a rash i've attached the picture, the doc said its serious so i wanted a second opinion. She had stye operation three times nothing besides that. The marks have been there for almost 2 years but they seem to be increased now, its itch...  Read Full »


Dr. Meha Malhotra

Answer: Frankly the photo and the details in the query are not very informative to help u in a proper manner. what is the age of the patient? from where did these lesions first appear? do these appear and disappear, if yes then with what frequency? are these lesions flat or fluid filled? is she allergic to...  Read Full »

I am suffering from itching on my face and my neck. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 43-years-old women. I am suffering from itching on my face and my neck. It feels like scratching ring worms like structure forms. There is extreme itching. What is happening? What to do?  Read Full »


Dr. Meha Malhotra

Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. Frankly, it is tough to say the diagnosis with such few details. Since when do you have this problem? When you do not itch, are the lesions visible? Are you diabetic? Do t...  Read Full »

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