Miconazole is an antifungal agent, which belongs to the imidazole group of drugs, and is used to treat various fungal infection. It is used against jock itch, athlete's feet, skin or vaginal yeast infection, and pityriasis versicolor.
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I am experiencing a recurrence of a penile infection. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having some kind of infection (itchy red skin) on my penis hood. I visited one urologist for the same problem. Liver function tests, sugar and thyroid tests were done. All were normal. He advised me to use Miconazole nitrate gel. I used it and got instant relief. I used it for 20 ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You must be suffering from balanitis (fungal infection) which is why Miconazole 2 % antifungal cream worked. Do not apply Sternon G (Betamethasone and Gentamicin) as it contains steroids. Please send the current condition clinical photographs to advise the oral medicati... Read Full »
I have a fungal infection in my right hand. How to treat it?
Query: Hello doctor,I have one red spot on my right hand, which is a fungal infection. Sometimes, it will grow in other body parts like stomach or legs, but then automatically disappears in 2 to 3 days. I am so worried. What to do? What is the treatment for this? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Have you applied any creams? Do you have a history of diabetes or hypertension? In the case of a fungal infection, you can try using Onabet (Sertaconazole) cream or Episert (Sertaconazole) cream or DK gel (Miconazole), twice a day. But if there is a recurrence, then ora... Read Full »
Something has popped up near my mouth and nose. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor,Something has popped up near my mouth and nose since today evening. Is there anything to worry or is it just dry skin? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Is it associated with itching or pain? Did you apply any cream or commercial hair dye? Is it present only on one side of the face? How old are you? Are there blisters? Can you send a good-quality image? Read Full »