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Is it safe to use antifungal cream on the tip of the penis?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been itching on my tip of the penis, which also becomes red due to itch. Is it safe to apply any antifungal cream on the tip of the penis? Please suggest some good antifungal cream. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I have read your query in detail and do understand your concern. Read Full »
How to cure the itching and color change in my buttocks for the past four years?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a skin problem on my buttocks for 4 years. Due to this severe itching sensation there and also the skin on my buttocks became black. Please help me to get rid of this disease and get back my original color of skin. Kindly suggest me some medicine. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the details (attachments removed to protect patient identity) provided by you.You seem to have a fungal infection of the skin called tinea cruris. It is commonly called as ringworm. Due to inappropriate treatment it might have spread extensively. You c... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have had an itching problem for about four to five months around the pubic area. The itching is mostly on the vulva and surrounding skin. Also, the butt cheeks skin is affected. The itching sometimes becomes so bad that I scratch it till the skin comes off. Itching increases when the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be fungal. You keep these precautions in mind- 1. Do not keep the area wet at all. Use powder frequently to keep it dry. 2. Avoid itching, and do not scratch it. 3. Change the undergarments. 4. Do not apply general or steroid creams like Betnovate. 5. Do ... Read Full »
I have itching around the genital region. How to clear it?
Query: Hi doctor, The redness around the genital portion and near the thigh region itches a lot and it is quite irritating. It is there for quite some time now. It is very annoying and causes difficulty in walking. Sometimes there are bruises on the thigh and in the genital portion and it itches a lot. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your clinical pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) and this is a tinea cruris fungal infection of the groin. You will need oral antifungal medicine. Can you please mention your body weight so that I can calculate the dose of the antifun... Read Full »
How can I overcome the itchiness and irritation?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a big black patch on my buttocks and thighs. Sometimes, I experience itching and irritation in that area. I took medications to get rid of it, but it keeps repeating. I applied neem oil and antifungal cream to the affected area. I am taking the capsule Itrasys 100 mg and the tabl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you apply Luliconazole cream twice daily for four weeks, Abzorb T (Terbinafine) cream for 20 days, and use a Dersil AF (Ketoconazole) body wash twice daily for two months (consult a specialist doctor, talk with him or her and take medicines with their conse... Read Full »
How long does it take to resolve hives with antihistamine?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a bad case of hives all over my body. The itching is intense at night. It has been three weeks, and the hives have spread nearly all over my body. I am taking the tablets Zyrtec and Zantac twice a day. They do not help with itching but seem to help with hives from showing. When ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. In my opinion, you need to evaluate whether you noticed hives after any of the following products 1. Any drugs like antibiotics or painkillers. 2. Milk, egg, and protein or any dairy products. 3. After getting cold ... Read Full »
I had done IUI for pregnancy two days back and now I have itching in my genitals. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I had done IUI for pregnancy two days back and now I have itching in the private part. Earlier when I went for a checkup doctor advised me to take a tablet of Simcobal SG. Can I continue with that? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Simcobal SG (L-selenium, vitamin B12, alpha lipoic acid, vitamin B9, and folic acid) is a routine multivitamin capsule and they can be continued. The possible reasons for itching are as follows: 1. Obesity - Expected wei... Read Full »