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Will diabetes provoke vaginal yeast infection and itching?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 38 years old. I am diabetic for the past three years and sugars are not always in control. I am taking medicine Euclide 80 mg and Galvus met 50/500 and Novomix 30 injection 10 units (injection only for few days). My issue is, post diabetes I am experiencing severe recurring yeast in... Read Full »
Dr. Mishra Keeranmayee Mihirkumar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Diabetes is comorbidity that makes patients prone to fungal infections and some times there is a secondary bacterial infection too. I advise you to follow certain steps. 1. First step, proper sugar control. 2. Anti-diabetic diet and exercise. 3. Proper genital hygie... Read Full »
I have itching in my genital region. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 24 year old male. I am having itching at my thighs just at the line and on down those balls where there are hairs. It itches a lot, especially after taking a bath and at night. I have tried itch guard, but it is not giving much relief. Kindly help me.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on the description provided, It seems you are suffering from tinea cruris. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the groin. I suggest you follow certain general measures. Avoid itching, and do not scratch it. Change the undergar... Read Full »
I have spots in my pelvic region. Is it a skin infection?
Query: Hello doctor,I have noticed spots in my pelvic region, and I am concerned whether they are a form of skin infection or simply rashes. Last year, I experienced a viral infection in the same area, which was completely cured.Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Based on your descriptions and the provided picture (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity), it appears that you have tinea cruris, which is a fungal infection of the groin.Please follow these general measures:Ensure the affect... Read Full »
How to tell the difference between tinea cruris and STD symptoms?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from tinea cruris, itching near scrotum, for a very long time and left untreated. Now, I am losing my hairs from the left side of the scrotal area. I went to a doctor and he gave me a cream and a medicine for 10 days. After 10 days, I got relief and also hairs are growing ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the groin. It is possible that you may have got a recurrence of the same. It would be of great help if you could tell me the medicine and cream that you have used and after how many days of stopping the medicine did the problem rec... Read Full »
I have rashes over my penis and thighs that are itchy when I sweat. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have rashes near my penis and thigh that are itchy when the area is wet from sweat. Please suggest to me what can I do to solve this. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. With your descriptions, it seems you have tinea cruris. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the groin. Follow certain general measures: • Do not keep the area wet at all. Use Clotrimazole (Zinc oxide BP and Aerosi... Read Full »
Is cracked foreskin a side effect of steroid cream?
Query: Hi doctor, I suffered from the worst case of Tinea cruris. I was on medication for almost six months and now it has cured completely. But, I am facing problems with my foreskin. Every now and then I have cuts and cracks when I pull the foreskin back. Also, when the foreskin is too dry it is having s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your foreskin appears to be healthy (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and deserves to be saved. The coconut oil application is a very good way for that. Apply Clobetasol ointment twice a day after bath and evening and retract your foreskin multiple times du... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing an itching problem similar to ringworm for the past six months. I initially used a cream containing Ofloxacin, Ornidazole, Terbinafine, Clobetasol propionate. But now I have switched to cream having same ingredient of different brand. However, after applying t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information you provided, it appears that you may have tinea cruris, which is a fungal infection in the groin area. I suggest you follow the below mentioned instructions: Keep the affected area dry at all ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years old, and I have a problem with jock itch. Recently, I noticed some small black marks on the inner glans of my penis. I do not know the reason for this, and I am very worried about it. I do not understand why I am experiencing so many skin problems. I have never had any s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for trusting us with your healthcare. I have reviewed your medical history and understand your concerns. I have reviewed the attached image (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). It seems you have tinea cruris with balanitis. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of... Read Full »
Why am I experiencing intense itching and skin discoloration between my thighs and scrotum?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 16-year-old male, and I have noticed the presence of white and red skin between my thighs and scrotum. The condition is also slightly affecting the scrotum itself. I have been experiencing intense itching for the past ten days. So far, I have not used any medication to address th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and understand your concern. With your description, you have tinea cruris, which can be confirmed if you provide a review with a picture. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the groin. To manage it, you can follow certain general measures. Ple... Read Full »
I have an itchy red rash on my scrotum. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old male with a red rash on my scrotum; it is itchy and sometimes burns. I consulted a doctor a year ago, and he said eczema and told me to apply baby powder. It worked, but it is back again. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The history and image provided (the attachments are removed to protect the patient's identity) may be Tinea cruris of the scrotum. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection that appears in the folds of the skin, private areas, underarms, groin are... Read Full »