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My daughter has bumps on her fingers. What is it?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 2 years and 7 months old. From five days, she has little bumps on her finger and she is having an itching sensation especially during nights. This happened after she played with clay in the garden. I am assuming it to be some insect bite. I am not sure though. Please advise... Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, there is a strong probability of some sort of insect bite. 1. I suggest giving her syrup Atarax 2 ml (Hydroxyzine) twice a day for two days. Keep watch, she might feel sleepy after Atarax. 2. Apply calamine (Zinc Oxide, Bentonite, Glycerine, Sodium Citrate, and... Read Full »
I have a blister on the scrotum from friction. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a mailman and I walk all day. About a month ago, I started developing these white blisters on my scrotum. It just feels like a rash. On my rest days, they disappear. But, once I am back to work and walking in the heat, they return. They appear in two spots on my sack. These are the s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern and examined your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is a kind of frictional folliculitis only and nothing to worry about. It is not a herpes. You just take precautions not to walk too much in a hot environment. I sugges... Read Full »
How long will it take to heal oil burn on face?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife has oil burn on her face, she consulted a hospital and they gave Exocin for one week and later doctor has prescribed to use Aloe vera gel. Initially, we have got Aloederma and skin on face lightened to pink. Later week we got Elovera gel from GlennMarc and slightly got exposed... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Apply Fucidin cream twice daily for seven days (to prevent secondary bacterial infection), take tablet Limcee 500 mg once a day for 30 days (help in wound healing). Is there a fever? Any antibiotic treatment done? Clean the area with Povidone-iodine and normal saline... Read Full »
I have hyper pigmentation around my mouth. Please suggest a way to reduce the darkness.
Query: Hello doctor, I have dry skin that usually becomes dull without constant care such as face masks and steaming. But my main problem is my dark under eye bags and the hyper pigmentation around my mouth area. Do you have any suggestion on what I can do to reduce the appearance of darkness around my mo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please apply fresh cucumber around the mouth area and under the eyes as it is very safe. Also, apply little Lactocalamine lotion in the same area. Apply fresh tomatoes peelings, take vitamin E capsule once daily for a month and vitamin B complex. Eat a lot of citrus fru... Read Full »
Should I take bath if I am down with chicken pox?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. I am down with chicken pox from yesterday, I wanted to know if I can have a normal bath. And also, I have a rash that is probably something fungal near my genitals and I have noticed that the pox is very crowded in that patch. Any advice? Please reply soon. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can take bath with lukewarm water, avoid hot water. Do not use harsh soap or scrub. You can use a mild soap. Since it is winter, normal soap will make your skin drier and will irritate the chickenpox blisters. But the best thing will be to have luke warm sp... Read Full »
I got a poison ivy rash on my penis. Is it safe to apply calamine lotion on it to stop itching?
Query: Hello doctor, While camping, I got a poison ivy rash on the head of my penis. Is it safe to apply calamine lotion on it to stop the itching? Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Clean the affected part of the penis with water for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove all plant remnants and wash effectively. 2. Apply a cold compress over the... Read Full »