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Query: Hello doctor,I have had swelling and itching around the vaginal area for the last two months. So I am unable to take part in intercourse properly. Kindly suggest.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and concern. It seems like you have tinea cruris. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the groin. I suggest you follow certain general measures: • Do not keep the area wet at all. Use Clotrimazole (Zinc-oxide) powder frequently to keep it dry.... Read Full »
I have had itching around the anus for a few weeks. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have had itching around the anus for the past few weeks. I have used multiple creams but nothing worked. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have gone through the details and images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). You are going through eczematous dermatitis. It is often formed due to stagnation of moisture and secondary fungal infection. They may appea... Read Full »
I have itchy and red rashes in my groin region. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am having rashes in my groin region. The area is red and it is very itchy. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You described experiencing a red, itchy rash in the groin area that began during your period and has been spreading for ten days. The potential causes for a groin rash with itching, include: 1. Fungal infection: Jock itch is a comm... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have irritation and bumps on my genital area. I have tried antifungals, but still, I did not feel better. I am looking for help from someone to see what it could be. I do not have insurance, so that is why I am seeking help here. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Apply Clotrimazole cream (Candid cream) twice daily in the morning and night for three weeks. Wash area with Episoft cleanser or No soap cleanser daily for two months. Apply Fucidin cream (Fusidic acid) cream in the daytime for ten days. Maintain proper genital hygiene.... Read Full »
Why does my itchy fungal infection on my thighs recur with the discontinuation of medications?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from a fungal infection on my thighs and backside like red bumpy rings with itching for the last five months. A doctor suggested I take Candiforce 100 with Hicope 10 and Betamethasone for 15 days. But when the medicines are stopped, the infection starts again, so please ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Fungal infection indeed is very problematic if it becomes recurrent. First of all, you must keep these precautions in mind: 1. Do not keep the area wet at all. Use powder frequently to keep it dry. 2. Avoid itchi... Read Full »
Please tell me what is the rash near bikini line.
Query: Hello doctor, I have developed some sort of a rash near the bikini line (on the inner left side of the thigh). It is extremely itchy and uncomfortable. Could you please tell me what it is. The image is attached. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your complaints and reviewed the attached photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is tinea which is a superficial fungal infection of the skin. You need to take oral and topical antifungals. If I was your treating doctor I wou... Read Full »
I have been suffering from a fungal infection. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from a fungal infection on my thighs for the past two years. I used a lot of creams, but they have not been helpful. There is itching and a lot of scaly rashes. I am taking a Safecet tablet and Sapat lotion now. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I welcome you to icliniq.com with a loving heart and with confidence that I will be able to help you with your medical issues better. Fungal infection, indeed, is very problematic if it becomes recurrent. Keep these precautions in mind the following: 1. Do not keep the area wet at all. Use po... Read Full »
What is the possible cause of the recurring green discharge and vaginal itching?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a green discharge in my underwear since yesterday. It also itches around my vagina. There is no burning sensation. I had a similar issue last year, but it included a burning sensation around the vagina. Additionally, after showering, I found it difficult to dry myself in th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. Your symptoms are suggestive of vaginitis, which is mainly caused by a fungal infection. I suggest keeping the area dry and clean, drinking plenty of warm water, and following a soft diet. You should use antifungal medication and cream for... Read Full »
Why is Oxiconazole cream and tablet Fluconazole not working for my fungal infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from fungal infection in the back of head for past three years. At first a pharmacist counsel me to use Oxiconazole 1 % cream twice a day in the infected area and to take tablet Fluconazole 200 mg twice a week. I followed his advise and I noticed some improvement within ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Your condition is known as Tinea corporis or dermatophytosis. It is a type of superficial fungal skin infection. It can affect the neck, trunk, groin, buttocks, or any skin area along with nails too. Kindly use the following medicines f... Read Full »
My buttocks have redness. Do I have psoriasis?
Query: Hello doctor, For a couple of months, I have had a red area between my butt cheeks (not anus, further up where butt cheeks meet). This developed on the right side as a large area of redness which now feels scaly and a bit raised. At times it may feel moist, watery, not quite bleedy though. I tried a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After carefully reading your complaints and looking at your photographs, there seem to be three possibilities (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Tinea cruris. Psoriasis. Erythrasma. For making a clear cut diagnosis, I need the answers for a few qu... Read Full »