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I have been suffering from eczema for years. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from eczema for years. It comes in and goes away frequently. It is generally triggered by stress and allergies or when I travel. I want to try natural as well as alternate methods to control eczema. Are there better drugs to treat severe eczema?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I have gone through the details provided from your end and I do understand your concern. Firstly, I would request you to kindly provide a clear image of the affected areas so that I can understand the degree of the condition and provide the b... Read Full »
Why am I having painless red rashes on my penis for two weeks?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old healthy male. I got a painless red rash on the penis, which remained there for a couple of weeks. I do not have any other symptoms. I thought that it was eczema. But I got some relief when applying Clotrimazole cream. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from a painless red rash on the penis. According to the picture provided here (attachment removed to protect patient identity), you may suffer from atopic de... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 18-year-old female, weighing 127 pounds and my height is around 5 feet three inches. Recently my eyes have been extremely dry. The other day I woke up and my eye was so swollen that it even looks wrinkly. At first, it was only my right eye but then my left eye became extremely d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I am sorry to hear about that, I understand your concern. As you have provided a little background of past illnesses that are eczema, I would like to tell you that a person suffering from eczema can develop dryness anywhere on the skin. Other manifestations can be ras... Read Full »
I have red bumps on my finger which turned yellow. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 41-year-old male. On the middle finger of my right hand, I noticed a large red bump that started getting yellow. There are a few more small bumps on the right side of my finger. Any idea what it could be and how it can be treated? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. It is Eczematous dermatitis with a secondary bacterial infection. I suggest you apply Mupirocin ointment or cream twice daily for 15 days and take the following medications. Take tablet Cefixime 200 mg twice ... Read Full »
What is the best medicine for hand eczema?
Query: Hi doctor,For many years, I have had eczema on my hand, especially on the index and ring fingers. It has worsened over the past few weeks and spreads to the arms. I use Triamcinolone 0.1 % cream. But it did not help. Please suggest a medication. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hand eczema is a chronic condition and requires long-term treatment. The treatment aims to repair your skin barrier and promote healing. The first step is to identify and avoid the triggering agents like detergents, soaps, jewelry, gloves, dust, or chemicals. The second s... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been dealing with eczema since childhood. I have severe rashes on the inner corners of both my elbows, as well as on my neck and other areas of my body. These rashes have persisted for a significant period of time, and I am seeking advice on products or methods to alleviate them... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information you provided and the pictures you attached (attachment removed to protect patient's identity) it appears that you have eczema, which may have a genetic component due to family history. Atopic derma... Read Full »
My eczema in my hands got worse recently. How to manage it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21-year-old female, my height is 5' 2", and I weigh 143 pounds. I have eczema, and recently, it has got awful. It used to be only on a fingertip, and now it has spread across my hands. Eczema has gotten red, flaky, and painful recently. It is the worst on my right index finger, and... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, eczema is bad. I would suggest a few hand care tips. Avoid direct contact with detergents and dishwashing agents (use dishwashing gloves if you have one). Keep hands well moisturized. Avoid sanitizers and other allergens as much as possible. Use a mild soap for was... Read Full »