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I have a white patch on inside part of foreskin. How to get it removed?
Query: Hi doctor, My age is 22. I have a white patch on the inner side of my foreskin. It does not itch or pain but look weird. I have not had any physical contact. So, it is not an STD. How can I get it removed? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I welcome you and want to assure you need not worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment are opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. Read Full »
My baby has clustered red pimples on the cheek. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby (one and a half months old) is having red pimples in a cluster on both cheeks. It is very rough to touch and skin appears dry in that area. It does not cause him itching as far as I can see and it is not bleeding or oozing. It has black dots (like when a wound heals) in some ar... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Babies at this age might suffer from seborrheic dermatitis over scalp, face and upper trunk and the most probable cause is maternal androgens hormones. And skin in such cases are dry, flaky, erythematous and somewhat oozing. However, there is nothing to worry about the ... Read Full »
Why am I having itchy rashes and bumps on my skin at the time of periods?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 31 year old female. I have rashes and bumps, that itch and look like they are big bites, but they are not. They come and go in different places and are more frequent around the time of my periods. I have had these bumps for seven months now. I am attaching a picture, what are these... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and saw the attachment provided by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and it appears that you have urticaria or hives in simpler terms. These usually occur when your immune system is a bit low such as during your periods, af... Read Full »
I have red rashes in scrotum area. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have severe rashes in my scrotum area. It has become hard and dry with red bumps all over the scrotum area and the penis too. I usually use Dettol soap and also I have shaved my groin area. Is that the reason for this? Please tell any medicines. I have chronic urticaria since last y... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, Dettol is an irritant. It can make skin dry and cause bumps over it. Dettol should not be used. Kindly follow this prescription. 1. Apply Hydrocortisone plus Gentamicin combination cream. 2. Apply Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly) 4 to 5 times a day. 3. Take Loratad... Read Full »
I am suffering from an external hemorrhoid. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 25-year-old male, 5.7 feet tall, weighing 209 pounds, and I am suffering from an external hemorrhoid (pile). It is extremely painful, and I am currently using Hydrocortisone ointment. It has been three days since I started using it.Please advise.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. External hemorrhoids can cause pain and bleeding. There could be a mass that may protrude while passing stools. There are four stages depending on how the pile mass is positioned: whether it retracts on its own, requires manual reduction, ... Read Full »
Could scrub or gram flour pack cause wrinkles on the face?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old female. Yesterday, I washed my face with a face wash and then used a scrub. Then, I applied homemade toner of honey, lemon, and vegetable oil followed by moisturizer and ice cube. At last, applied a face pack of turmeric, gram flour, and milk. Today my face is red in... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your written description. My personal advice is not to do so many things at a time. The error in your procedure was that once you are done with the scrub, then you should do a test patch over the back of your ear and wait for at least 15 minutes. If you feel any r... Read Full »
I have Addison's disease and feel very tired. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have Addison's disease, and I am taking Hydrocortisone twice daily and Fludrocortisone one daily. I am taking a vitamin D supplement. The last endocrinologist appointment showed higher levels of antibodies in the thyroid; however, the thyroid levels remain good, and the scan reveals... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query, and from what you have mentioned, it appears that although you have antithyroid antibodies, the thyroid function is normal, so there is nothing related to the thyroid that could be responsible for your symptoms. However, it could be attrib... Read Full »
Why are antifungal medicines not treating my skin condition?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from a skin condition for about four years in groin area as you can see in the attached pictures. There is a dark brown area with sharp borders on upper inner thighs where scrotum touches thighs. There is no itch, pain or burning sensation and it is not raised and also v... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the pictures (attachments removed to protect patient identity). It does look like fungal infection with some post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. We need to address the infection first and then proceed to pigmentation. Please tell what antifungals... Read Full »
I am suffering from a rash on my face. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years old and suffering from a rash on my face. The first breakout was around five weeks ago. I noticed a red spot above my left eyebrow after hearing a stressful news and eventually, it spread to my chin and above my lip. I was at the beach and after around three days, the ras... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be seborrheic dermatitis or photodermatitis. Allergies may be playing a role. All these are visual diagnosis and the lab tests or biopsies have limited or no role. Seborrheic dermatitis is more commonly present with dandruff and similar rashes on the neck an... Read Full »
Why do I have a red rash on the shaft of my penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a red rash on the shaft of my penis. The semen is clear few days after sex. It is painful at the tip as well. We had sex for three hours. I am not sure if that caused the rash or if it is a friction due to a tight condom. A day later, I noticed this swollen rash. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need you to answer a few questions: Since how days is the rash present? Is your penis itchy as well? Did your partner have a problem of white discharge before sex? Do you have a burning sensation when you urinate? Did you have a similar condition previously? Read Full »