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My scalp is very itchy with tiny red bumps. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have problems with my scalp. My scalp is very itchy, sometimes it feels like something is ticking under the skin, and there are small red bumps in some areas that are very itchy. I do not have any excessive dandruff or any dry scaly patches. Could you let me know what is it and how... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Regarding your symptoms, it seems you have developed a cosmetic dermatitis. I suggest you take a tablet of Paracetamol (analgesic) and apply a 0.02 percent Hydrocortisone (corticosteroid) ointment twice daily. Kindly consult a specialist,... Read Full »
I have red or purple itchy spots on my arms and biceps. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I just moved from one country to another and have been eating many unusual foods. I am a vegan but have eaten meat and transferred from being primarily vegetarian due to hidden meat and animal products in food. I include this information as I wonder if this results from food. I get a lot ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and examined your given pictures (attachment removed for patient identity protection). Unfortunately, it seems you have developed allergic contact dermatitis. You can use topical Mometasone cream local application twice daily and take a tablet of ... Read Full »
I came in contact with poison oak. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I disk golf in an area where a decent amount of poison oak is present. I would like to know how fast urushiol binds to skin, and once it does, is there any possibility to spread?I use an electronic cigarette which requires me to handle cotton that I feed into the atomizer. My doubt is if ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. Poison oak causes allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) and is the most common cause of ACD than all the other causes combined. The allergen which causes ACD is usually present within the sap named Urushiol, and it will be mainly present in the leav... Read Full »
What causes itching and irritation in the vaginal area?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having a lot of itching and irritation in the vaginal area. I observed a slight itching sensation in the vagina starting from the last week. Day by day, it irritates me a lot. Please help me to prevent this. I am not under any medication. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Itching and irritation around the vaginal area could be due to vaginal yeast infection, bacterial infection or urinary infection or poor hygiene, or contact dermatitis (to clothes or panties). You could try the following methods to reduce these symptoms: 1) Do not ... Read Full »
I have a red and itchy rash that appeared after a walk in the fields. What could it be?
Query: Hi doctor, I was walking through a field, and a rash came up the next day. I have redness on my legs, and itching, and when I got in the bath, it stung, I do not know what caused it. When I press down, it turns white, then back to red. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have read your query and understand your concern. I have examined your picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's privacy). It seems you have allergic contact dermatitis or an allergic reaction to some chemical substance. Make sure ... Read Full »
Will using lemon juice for pimple cause permanent scar?
Query: Hello doctor, So I used the juice out of fresh lemon to treat a minor acne spot on the side of my face (cheek) last week. I applied the lemon just overnight. After two days, I saw a small white scar. Therefore, I decided to stop doing this. Is this permanent and will this prevent hair growth on my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you forward a few pictures of the affected area to guide you through precisely. Read Full »
What is the non-itchy red patch on the skin of penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a small red patch of skin on my penis for over a month. There is no itchiness, no irritation, no pain. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send few good quality photographs taken in a natural light. Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have rashes on my palms with dry skin. It happens when body temperature is high and when using dishwash and clothing detergent. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. It appears to be (attachment removed to protect patient’s identity) dyshidrotic eczema (hand eczema) due to the chronic use of detergents or harsh soaps. Apply Liquid paraffin lotion in the daytime for ten days. Moistur... Read Full »
My aunt has worsening brown skin patches. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My aunt has had skin problems for the past six months. She gets brown patches. She locally met a doctor who gave her a cream called Subban after applying and the brown patches turned reddish. Someone told her to apply camphor and coconut oil, after which the situation deteriorated, and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The basic problem here is melasma. She has brownish-pigmented patches that are usually developing on her face. They occur because of female sex hormones called estrogen or ultraviolet rays exposure or cosmetic overuse, or nutritional deficiency like iron etc. Camphor... Read Full »
The top of my husband's left foot is itchy, has bumps, and sometimes secretes water. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, The top of my husband's left foot, where the hair grows, is itching. The overlying skin is hard and has bumps. It sometimes secretes water. It has been like that for two weeks. We are trying home remedies for itching, such as garlic and apple cider vinegar. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This looks like nummular eczema, and another possibility is irritant contact dermatitis to new footwear. 1. Is this happening for the first time? 2. Any history of eczema in the past? 3. Is it only on the left foot? 4. Is the right foot c... Read Full »