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I have itchy red spots around my chest and shoulder. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an itchy and big circular red spot on my back. I discovered it three days ago. And then yesterday, I also noticed more small red spots around my chest and shoulder. Is it fungal infection or ringworm? What is the best or fast remedy for this? I used to have these before when I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry, dear. I will help you with your concern. From the history, it seems you have developed ringworm, which is also known as tinea corporis. Tinea is a kind of superficial fungal infection, which increases with sweating. Also, it has a tendency to recur if n... Read Full »
I recently developed a skin rash in the groin area. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38 year old female. I have recently developed a skin rash in my groin area. This is the first time this rash has developed. I am currently under no medication. My menstrual cycle is normal. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is dermatophytosis, a kind of fungal infection, which is common in a humid environment. I suggest Candid B (Clotrimazole and Beclometasone) cream morning and evening for few weeks. You will notice the improvement in 72 hours. Regards. For more information consul... Read Full »
I have ringworms in my thighs. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have ringworm in my thigh area for the last four months. It is itching very badly. What shall do to get it cured completely? My age is 42 and my weight is 180 pounds . I am currently on Terbinafine 250 mg, Candiforce 100 mg and Clocip powder. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ringworm infection in the groin is known as tinea cruris. It is a recurrent fungal infection. Please let me know whether you have diabetes. Are you on steroids for any reason? Does any other family member have the same infection? Do you have intense pruritus or itching... Read Full »
I have a recurring ringworm infection. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have ringworm on the thighs, arms and chest for four months. When I used Fourderm, it was fine for two weeks. But again, it came back. I have not taken any oral medicines yet. I am on BP medicine Stamlo Beta. My age is 59 years. Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dermatophytosis or ringworm infection is caused by fungi that invade and grow in dead keratin. Tinea corporis is the fungal infection of the body, including the trunk and arms. Risk factors for recurrent fungal infections include any immunocompromised state like diabetes... Read Full »
Do I have tinea capitis? Please review.
Query: Hello doctor, Do you think I have tinea capitis? I am attaching my shaved head photograph. I am currently using Ketoconazole 2 % shampoo. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your clinical picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, it is looking like tinea but not tinea capitis. It is tinea corporis (corporis - body parts) spreading on to your scalp. There is a round rash with active edges and clear center on yo... Read Full »
I am suffering from ringworm infection. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor,One year back, I suffered from ringworm on the jock and legs. I applied Dermikem OC and it helped. After one year, it appeared again on the same spot. I used the same ointment, but it did not help. It started as a very small circle, and after that, it became very big. I then used Clotri... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, it appears to be tinea cruris, a fungal infection that increases with sweating. You will need to take oral medication as well as apply creams topically. For topical application, I suggest: Luliconazole 1 % cream once daily. Miconazole 2 %... Read Full »
I am suffering with recurrent ringworm infection. Can oral pills provide instant cure?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from ringworm infection for a year. It first appeared on my thigh and later it got spread around. Whenever I went to the hospital, they prescribed me Clotrimazole cream, but it never worked. Some antifungal creams, such as Clobeta GM and Enderm GM, worked for me, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Well, ringworm is a type of fungal infection and it is very problematic if it becomes recurrent. Firstly, you should keep these precautions in mind: Do not keep the affected area wet at all. Use powder frequent... Read Full »
How to manage the itching felt on my anus and the surrounding cracks?
Query: Hi doctor, My anus and the surrounding crack are substantially lighter than the rest of my skin. It makes me think of vitiligo with the way it looks. But I have no idea about what it is. I have no idea how long it has been like this as I typically never looked at the said region. I only noticed it a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a fungal infection called Tinea corporis (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Apply 1 percent Luliconazole (topical antifungal medication) cream twice daily in the morning and night for four weeks. Avoid scratching and rubbing of lesions. Take tablet ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have an infection in my groin area and it more likely seems to be a fungal or ringworm infection. I took the tablet Fluconazole, and it disappeared but again I experienced a recurrence. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate the confidence that you place in me for your health care consultation. Frankly speaking, many things may look like fungal infections while actually they are not. Were you diagnosed by a doctor? Please tell me the dose of the tablet Fluconazole that you too... Read Full »
I have ringworm infection, which is not resolving. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have ringworm from past three months. I have taken Sebifin for two months and Fungicros cream. But the fungi do not go away completely. It has started blooming in new places. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please provide me with more information. Did a dermatologist diagnose the ringworm? What dose of Sebifin (Terbinafine) did you take? Also, did you get your sugar levels tested? If not, get a fasting and post-prandial sugar level done. It would be best if you coul... Read Full »