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I have itchy and spreading bumps on my hands. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, It has been over a year and it started with little white bumps with no pus in them. It itches really bad, flames, and it is spreading on the back of my hand. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Any other area affected? What about the other hand? Any medication tried? History of diabetes or hyperpigmentation? Currently on any medication? Any nail changes? Occupation? Looking forward to your response in order to help you. Read Full »
What does a lichen planus look like?
Query: Hi doctor, I noticed two small red patches on my glans penis one and a half years ago. Very mildly elevated, red, and maybe a bit shiny. I saw a different color and skin texture. Sometimes more prominent and visible than other times, but always it is there. And they are slowly growing. There are fo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is going more in favor of lichen planus of glans. However, classical cases of lichen planus are associated with intense itching, but some cases are not associated with itching. You can try Fluticasone cream once daily for two to three weeks to see whether it is subsi... Read Full »
I have been suffering from itchy skin and red patches on the foreskin. What could be the root cause?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from itchy skin since early this year. My doctor does not know the reason for this itching. I had a blood test a few weeks ago, which came back fine. It is mostly itchy on my scalp, upper arms, and back. I have been on Telfast to help with the itching and Daktacort ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send the photographs of other affected areas too to help you better. Thank you. Read Full »
What are the small flat bumps on penis?
Query: Hello doctor, There are small flat bumps on penis. Is it herpes? I had rather rough sex with a partner a week before noticing these. I have been tested before and it has been negative and I have never had this before. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am not going in favour of herpes.It looks like initial stages of penile lichen planus (attachment has been removed to protect patient identity). Herpes genitalis starts with a fluid filled blisters and do not remain for so long. Read Full »
Please suggest treatment for spots on the penis.
Query: Hi doctor, I have several spots on my penis from my childhood. Sometimes, when I masturbate few times in a day it gets rip and start to hurt. As I am going to be married soon, I would like to get rid of these first. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Before giving you a solution, I would like to get answer for the following questions. Do you have itching there? Are they increasing in numbers? Do you have any other site affected? Have you experienced any white lacy lesion in mouth? Read Full »
Why is Triamcinolone not treating a rash on the penis?
Query: Hi doctor,I have had a rash on the head of my penis for around two months. They are purplish, sore, and tender to touch. I have seen my primary care doctor and he was not sure about the condition and gave me Triamcinolone acetonide cream over two weeks ago. It has not helped. I was also tested recen... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The condition you are suffering is not STD (sexually transmitted disease) for sure because none of the STD is present like this. There are three most common probability of your problem. Penile Lichen planus: It present in a similar manner with purplish color, itching ... Read Full »