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My buttocks have redness. Do I have psoriasis?
Query: Hello doctor, For a couple of months, I have had a red area between my butt cheeks (not anus, further up where butt cheeks meet). This developed on the right side as a large area of redness which now feels scaly and a bit raised. At times it may feel moist, watery, not quite bleedy though. I tried a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After carefully reading your complaints and looking at your photographs, there seem to be three possibilities (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Tinea cruris. Psoriasis. Erythrasma. For making a clear cut diagnosis, I need the answers for a few qu... Read Full »
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 »
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 »
Why do I have some kind of allergy in my inner thigh?
Query: Hi doctor, I am experiencing an allergic reaction in the inner thigh area near my anus. This has resulted in dry skin. It started as a small dot but has now spread on both sides of my anus and thighs. The itching is severe. Initially, I used a cream containing combination of Betamethasone, Gentamici... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I suggest you stop using a cream containing combination of Betamethasone, Gentamicin, Tolnaftate and Clioquinol as it contains steroids. It is possible that you have a case of tinea, and this cream you mentioned m... Read Full »
Why am I getting itching and burning sensation on my penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I was taking Oxra 5 mg tablet for diabetes, and due to this I had excessive urination. I got a fungal infection on the skin of my penis with a burning sensation and itching. I got this problem two weeks ago when I was on Oxra. I consulted a skin specialist and he prescribed Itraconazol... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Candidal balanoposthitis is a very common fungal infection of the glans and prepuce of the penis. It is usually seen in poorly-controlled diabetics. Also, the treatment course you have taken is incomplete. Usually, the antifungal cream needs to be applied daily for a... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 years old, and I have vaginal itching, anal itching, and also have itching on the sides of the thigh line for the past one month but the itching was mild. For the past two days, the itching is high. Kindly let me know how to get rid of this itching. There are no rashes or ring... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We value the high level of confidence that you have in us. Please let me know whether you are allergic to any medicine or if you are taking any medicines apart from Itraconazole. I suggest you do the following: Maintain strict hygiene. Avoid sexual contac... Read Full »
Why do I have spots on my penis?
Query: Hi doctor, I have got some spots on my penis. Can you please identify what is it? Also please let me know the reason for development. It is a recurring episode. Can you also suggest a remedy? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. How long it has been there? What is the complaint in it? Have you tried any self-medication? Revert back with the answers to a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist Read Full »
I have scrotal skin problem. Kindly advice.
Query: Hello doctor, My age is 24 years. I have scrotum skin problem. Kindly advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, but there are no attached photographs in your message. Kindly send a picture of the affected area to help you better. I need to see the affected area to assess the condition and to suggest the appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Please sen... Read Full »
Why are there rash and white layers on the head of the penis?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 27 years old male. I have a rash and a white layer formation on my head of the penis. It is itchy. I always have this problem for at least a month. I need a permanent solution to get cured. Is this related to any HIV issue? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This condition is called Balanoposthitis, in which there is inflammation of glans (penis tip) and foreskin. Most often, it is caused by candida (fungus). It is contagious, and it spread... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am having a problem with my genital skin. A few bumps appeared some days ago, which were very itchy. I scratched them, and now they are bigger and burn. I cannot move or perform my job because it hurts after I scratch. I initially used Sodium Fusidate, stopped them, and started using ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. You have tinea cruris, according to the clinical picture you sent (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the groin. I suggest you follow these measures: ... Read Full »
Why are there red itchy patches on groin area?
Query: Hello doctor, Red itchy patches on groin area all the way spread around anus and thigh. Tried treating with camphor mixed with coconut oil first. Then used Cosvate GM, Ketoclean and Keto Soap. It has worsened. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have tinea corporis or cruris which is also known as ringworm/fungal infection. Kindly stop using the earlier medicines. You should take capsule Itraconazole 100 mg twice a day for 3 weeks. Also, take tablet Cetirizine 10 mg at night for the itching. Also apply L... Read Full »