Mupirocin is a topical antibiotic used to treat impetigo, which is a bacterial skin infection caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. It prevents the bacteria from multiplying.
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My baby's umbilical cord has fallen off but her belly button looks green and mucusy. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I have had a baby girl for six days. Her umbilical cord fell off and I fear that it might be infected. It looks like a green mucusy substance sort of phlegm and a small drop of blood on her belly button. It dries up but if touched, the blood oozes again. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to iclinq.com.As the cord has fallen off, the area looks wet but there is nothing to worry about. It is called umbilical granuloma. Just use the ointment for five days and it will be fine.However, if the discharge increases or the baby develops fever then a physical consultation is needed... Read Full »
What is the recovery time for the Nesbit procedure?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22 year old healthy male. Last month, I had undergone Nesbit plication surgery for congenital penile curvature. The surgery resulted in a deep wound that is not healing properly. I had the same surgery five years ago, and there was no wound at all. Now, it has been a month, and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I understand that you have undergone plication surgery for penile curvature. After examining your wound site, I can tell you it is healing well. It is taking longer as yo... Read Full »
My baby has got a pimple-like spot on his forehead. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 1.4 year old baby has a pimple like spot on his forehead. Kindly provide me the remedies for the same. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below: 1. Pimples in a baby are a common occurrence. Simple remedies might help to prevent recurrence. 2. Please wash the area including the face with mild shampoo or soap especially made for se... Read Full »
What could be the reason for intense redness of skin while scratching or heat exposure?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a dry red small area on my face for years now. I went to my dermatologist and he told me to buy a cream (I do not remember the name). It worked for a while, but after it stopped working. The redness gets redder, when it is hot I sweat on my face or if I scratch it. It does not itch ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the photos. (attahment removed to protect patient identity). It is not clear. I want to know about your age, exact morphology site of rash, any disease present or treatment taken, and diagnosis made for either of the lesions? Please send clear photos of bot... Read Full »
What could be the reason for itchy scrotum and cuts at the base of penis?
Query: Hello doctor, First, I went to the doctor for extremely itchy scrotum that felt as if it had cuts in it and red spots on my penis that dry white. My itchy scrotum is now healed but I have got little cuts at the base of my penis and those spots will not go. He gave me scabies cream but I do not know ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the attached photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and I can see few red erosions at the base of the penis. They can be either an irritant reaction to something you have applied over the penis or due to herpes virus infection which i... Read Full »
I got a fat lump-like structure just below the neck. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I got a fat lump-like structure just below the neck and above the chest due to unwanted hair removal. There is no pus or blood. There is a needle poke-like pain sensation for a few days. What can I do topically or orally to reduce or shrink this and prevent it from returning?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly follow up with relevant photographs for confirmation of the diagnosis and treatment accordingly. Thank you. Regards. Read Full »
My leg wound is not healing despite medications. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My leg wound is taking time to heal. I do not have diabetes and underwent tests and taking medicines. I am slightly hypertensive. I hit a sharp table by mistake two months ago, which is how I received the wound. I was not bothered about the injury initially but gradually developed pain ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. It appears to be an ulcer of the foot due to injury. Your attached reports suggest low hemoglobin (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). Therefore, I suggest the following treatment: Tab... Read Full »
I have a fungal infection around my fingernail. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have a skin fungal infection surrounding my fingernail. Additionally, I experience swelling, pus, and pain, with the affected area showing red, yellow, and grey colors. The infection has been present for around three weeks. I have used Fusidic acid cream and completed one course of Am... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have reviewed the details and the image (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) provided by your end, and I understand your concern. The issue you are experiencing is called paronychia, which refers to infections of the nail and surrounding skin. Parony... Read Full »
I am worried whether my wound is infected. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am worried whether my wound is infected. Three days back, I got a wound due to a sudden cut by a knife on my right hand. The wound is between the right thumb and my palm. It was really painful, and I cleaned the wound and applied Mupirocin cream. Should I use a band-aid over it, or s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the details that you have provided. Following an injury, depending on the depth of the wound and based on the medications used, it is common to have infections. Do not worry since the possibility of having a... Read Full »
My baby got severe burns. What medications can I apply?
Query: Hello doctor, My 4-year-old baby spilled extremely hot water on his right foot. The skin became red immediately. I put aloe vera gel and silver nitrate ointment. It is better now. But, he is suffering from burning and pain. Kindly let me know what other medications and other precautions I should use... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to start applying Linical (Calamine) lotion every hourly until the burning settles down. You also need to apply T-Bact (Mupirocin Topical) or Mupi (Mupirocin) or Nadibact Cream (Nadifloxacin Topical) thrice daily after applying the Linical lotion. You can appl... Read Full »
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