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Query: Hello doctor,I have had swelling and itching around the vaginal area for the last two months. So I am unable to take part in intercourse properly. Kindly suggest.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and concern. It seems like you have tinea cruris. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the groin. I suggest you follow certain general measures: • Do not keep the area wet at all. Use Clotrimazole (Zinc-oxide) powder frequently to keep it dry.... Read Full »
Do red spots with intense itching around the thighs indicate tinea cruris?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been having red spots and intense itching around my thighs (almost all of the pubic hair area around my genitals). And as a result, I itch every day, and it gets bad at times that I have to scratch a lot. I have it for around a month. Could it be because of the continuous usage of... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems you are having tinea cruris. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the groin. I suggest you follow the general measures. Do not keep the area wet at all. Use Clotrimazole powder frequently to keep it dry. Avoid itching and do not scratch it. Change the undergar... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,The Tinea cruris has been spreading in my underwear area. It is very itchy. I am using candid B cream but after a few hours, it has started again. Please suggest some curable tricks and suggest some medicines which are available in all medicine shops. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. It looks like tinea cruris. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the groin, I suggest you follow certain general measures 1. Do not keep the area wet at all. Use Clotrimazole (Zinc oxide and Aerosil) powder freque... Read Full »
I have been having itchy rashes on my hand, forearm, and upper back. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from a rash on my hand, forearms, and upper back. It is itchy sometimes, usually towards the end of the day. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and examined your given picture (attachment removed for patient identity protection). Please answer the following questions. Are these rashes associated with fever? Since how long have you had these? Out of these rashes, do any of the rash... Read Full »
I am suffering from skin rashes and itching in my body. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been experiencing skin rashes and itching in my body while going out in the sun or when I go out to play and jog. But I will not experience a rash when I am in an air conditioned room or at cool place. I underwent a blood test, and it was normal. However, the doctor advised me to t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have read your query, and it seems you are suffering from acute urticaria. The causes of acute urticaria are bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections. Certain drugs like painkillers, foods and food additives or preservatives can al... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing an itching problem similar to ringworm for the past six months. I initially used a cream containing Ofloxacin, Ornidazole, Terbinafine, Clobetasol propionate. But now I have switched to cream having same ingredient of different brand. However, after applying t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information you provided, it appears that you may have tinea cruris, which is a fungal infection in the groin area. I suggest you follow the below mentioned instructions: Keep the affected area dry at all ... Read Full »
Why is my 4-year-old scratching his body and having sugary, dry skin, and how to treat it?
Query: Hello doctor,I would want to inquire about my four-year-old kid, who is scratching his body and has sugary, dry skin. Could you kindly tell me what this is and how I may cure it? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Based on your descriptions, it appears that your son has atopic dermatitis, which improves with age. To avoid this, you should take a few general precautions. Apply moisturizer (coconut oil) two to three times each da... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had protected intercourse but engaged in unprotected oral sex two weeks ago. I have noticed red bumps under the skin of my penile glans when it is erect. They are usually not itchy, but occasionally, they do itch. I have had this condition for about 10 days now. I am concerned if thi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have examined the picture provided (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It appears to be a case of balanitis. I suggest using Candid-B cream (Beclometasone 0.025 percent w/w and Clotrimazole 1 percent w/... Read Full »
Why am I experiencing intense itching and skin discoloration between my thighs and scrotum?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 16-year-old male, and I have noticed the presence of white and red skin between my thighs and scrotum. The condition is also slightly affecting the scrotum itself. I have been experiencing intense itching for the past ten days. So far, I have not used any medication to address th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and understand your concern. With your description, you have tinea cruris, which can be confirmed if you provide a review with a picture. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the groin. To manage it, you can follow certain general measures. Ple... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old male, having a lot of itchiness inside my penis area along with two white spots. I also experience a lot of pain while urination. I am not able to sleep also because of itchiness. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It seems you have developed balanitis and urethritis. Balanitis is the inflammation of the glans penis. The predisposing factors include poor hygiene and overwashing, use of over-the-counter medications, and non-retraction of the foreski... Read Full »