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I have developed white spots on my pubic area. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 26-year-old female, and I have developed raised white spots on my pubic area that are sometimes itchy. Despite never having had sexual intercourse, I previously visited a dermatologist for tinea versicolor on my back. I was prescribed Itraconazole for two weeks, followed by one d... Read Full »
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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 an itching and scratching tendency near my anal opening. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have an Itching and scratching tendency near the left side of the anal opening, especially after sweating. The discomfort started one week ago. I am applying Abzorb powder in the affected area after cleaning, which is giving good relief, but it is not going away completely. There is n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the details provided from your end and I do understand your concern. The concern you are facing is tinea infection also called tinea cruris which is a fungal infection of the anal opening area. It is due to the fact the area is unexposed and ther... Read Full »
What to do if area between thigh and abdomen is dark?
Query: Hello doctor,The joint area between my thigh and abdomen has become darker than the normal skin tone. The skin texture has also changed and itches a lot. When I scratch in the dry condition, flake-like particles come out of it. I am not sure whether it is a fungal infection or something else. It irr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thigh folds and armpits are usually a little dark compared to normal skin tone. This is because of constant friction, sweating, and hormonal influence. If you are really worried about skin tone in that area, there are a few medications that can help, like Kojic acid ... Read Full »
Why do my itchy groin lesions keep coming back after treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28-year-old female. I had itchy lesions in my groin. My doctor examined it and confirmed it was a fungal infection. I was prescribed capsule Itraconazole 100 mg twice daily for 2 weeks, Neurolix Plus for 1 week and Canesten cream (Clotrimazole) to apply for 3 months. I was respondi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through all your details and appreciate your concern. Tinea cruris, a fungal infection in the groin area, can be caused by various factors, including moisture and sweat buildup, the area being l... Read Full »
How to get rid of my fungal infection?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having fungal infections on my inner thighs, ankle, arms, and back for about six months now. I have taken 250 mg of Terbinafine for one month along with antifungal cream. But, I did not see any difference. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your descriptions.If you can send pictures then it will be very helpful to us in management. Since you are having fungal infections from last six months, have you tried anything before Terbinafine? I am asking to rule out any applications of topical steroid contain... Read Full »
Why do I have red spots near the foot and groin?
Query: Hello doctor.I am 26 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, and 219 pounds, with no family history of health issues or allergies. I have been dealing with this problem for a month, and it is just getting worse. It all started with these red coin-sized patches on my pelvic area, between my left leg and gr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I read your query and I reviewed your photo. (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) It appears to be tinea cruris et corporis. Tinea cruris is a groin fungal infection that can be treated with some sta... Read Full »
I have been suffering from Tinea cruris for the past four years. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from Tinea cruris for the last four years. I have visited dermatologists many times they prescribed different oral and topical antifungals over four years, including Fluconazole, Itraconazole, Terbinafine, etc. The symptoms were minimized, and I reoccurred soon af... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Well, you have been taking enough precautions and treatment. Sometimes it becomes chronic if there is underlying diabetes. So get your fasting blood sugar levels evaluated. I suggest you to take the tablet Terbinafine 250 mg once daily for six... Read Full »
My allergic contact dermatitis has been cured. Can I swim?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been using Betamethasone valerate (0.12 %) for three weeks (with occlusion) on my left and right knee to treat allergic contact dermatitis. Now that the rash is gone, I was advised to stop applying the topical cortisone. My question is since I am a professional swimmer, is it saf... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. If your previous skin lesions are healed now, then you definitely need to stop steroids. Regarding an infection, particularly tinea, develops with steroids and moist skin. Just wait for two to three days, and then you can go to the poo... Read Full »
Why are itchy patches in my pubic area repeatedly occurring?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 43-year old male with repeated ringworm infection. This started about a year ago with small itchy patches in the groin area high up on inner thighs and pubic area. These would go away with the use of Candid-B cream and Canditral and Itrasys only to return in 10 to 15 days after ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Recurrence of tinea is most commonly due to either incomplete treatment or wrong medication most commonly the combination of a topical steroid with a topical antifungal e.g Candid-B (Beclometasone Topical and Clotrimazole Topical) or other similar preparations. Topic... Read Full »