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My cut wound looks the same even after a month. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18 years old female. I cut myself when I recently shaved around my anus and buttocks. A few days later, it was pink or red before a scab comes. Now, even a month later, it still looks the same. It does not itch, but bothering me. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think it should have been healed in this period.Swab has formed, and that means it has improved (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Is there a swelling, local pain or tenderness at the cut site or do you have a fever? If none is present, then probably ... Read Full »
Can using Neomycin during first month of pregnancy cause any defect in baby?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is currently on her sixth month of pregnancy. I am pretty much concerned about using Neomycin 0.5 % and Clobetasol 0.05 % ointment during the first month of our pregnancy. We had itching and burning sensation. We used approximately 4 g of ointment in total. She applied some oin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are possibilities of absorption per vaginally and I agree there are reports of ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity but as she is six months pregnant now and all scans are normal so there are no morphological anomalies in the child but as far as ear hearing abnormali... Read Full »
Having a wound on my scrotum. Is that herpes?
Query: Hi doctor, I have an open wound or ulcer on my scrotum. I afraid that this might be herpes. However, the day before this wound I played football for 2 hours. I took a shower, but put on the same underwear and sprayed body spray on my boxers entirely before putting them on. I wore those boxers for... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a little less likely to be herpes, as herpes typically manifest as blisters. I can confirm more accurately if you're open to sharing a picture. You could consider applying triple antibiotic cream (Bacitracin, Neomycin, and Polymyxin B) for a week and observe i... Read Full »
Are stitches necessary for broken glass injury?
Query: Hi doctor, Last night, I accidentally cut my thumb on a bit of broken glass from a photo frame. It looks fairly deep. I think I could see my bone. As I could not go to hospital yesterday night, I have covered it with plasters. Do I need to get stitches? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the depth of the cut wound (attachment removed to protect patient identity), stitches will be necessary for proper closure. It is crucial to maintain the affected area's cleanliness and dryness throughout the healing process. To facilitate healing and prevent in... Read Full »
My son has been prescribed Otomize spray for ear infection. Is it safe?
Query: Hello doctor,My son has an ear infection, with some discharge. Our local GP tested the discharge and found evidence of several bugs, prescribing Otomize ear spray (Neomycin, Dexamethasone, Acetic Acid). He wears hearing aids, and at his last audiology appointment (three months ago) there was evidenc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If there is a perforation or even the slightest doubt of it, Neomycin in the optimize spray can enter the middle ear and pass through round window membrane and cause permanent damage to the inner ear and thereby sensorineural hearing loss. Hence that spray is best avoi... Read Full »
Why do I have dark lesions on my thigh?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had first larger and dark lesion that is bump behind my left knee, since I do not know when, but it certainly not since birth. I noticed it before two to three year and from that time the lesion is the same and has no pain. Now, there is this another small lesion have appeared on t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The darker one is the lesion of lichen sclerosus chronicus. For this, you may apply Tenovate GN cream (combination of Clobetasol Propionate and Neomycin sulfate) over it twice daily for two weeks. The skin-colored lesion may be an acquired nevus. A skin biopsy is required... Read Full »
Kindly suggest treatment for penis fissures
Query: Hello doctor,Under the left side tip of the penis, where the head curves to the shaft, I have a small fissure that opens up when I have intercourse. This recurring cut heals completely but, recurs every month for the past year. I am uncircumcised and have no STD, infection or inflammation, just this... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.It may have occurred due to sexual trauma. If possible, send me images so that I can suggest accordingly. Read Full »
Why is fluid dripping from the stitches?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a C-section before a month. A few days after, it was found that the surgery site got infected with some discharge. All the stitches were removed and the site was irrigated and cleaned everyday for over a week with antibiotics. Two days ago, I went for secondary closure. A nylon thre... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, it seems like you have an infection in the suture line. You will need professional daily dressing and antibiotics. Please go to a hospital and have the wound looked at and maybe a culture sent to determine the cause of infection. Meanwhile, you can do ... Read Full »
What can cause a bump on the vagina in a non-sexually active female?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old and virgin. Lately, I have been having some problems down there. I have a bump or something on the right lip of my vagina. Sometimes, I feel itch and it sting unexpectedly throughout the day. It also did not heal. I am sure that it cannot be an STI or STD, because I am n... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, I do understand your dilemma. I have a few simple suggestions for you. Bear in mind though that the best method of treatment in your case is for you to visit a gynecologist and have him or her see the lesion. Keep your privates dry. Wipe thoroughly, but gent... Read Full »
How to treat the symptomless spots on my foreskin?
Query: Hello doctor,I have spots on my foreskin. And they do not look like the Fordyce spots that I already have in other parts of my body. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for writing, and I can understand your concern.Your spots can be due to sexually transmitted infections such as candida or chlamydia infections. Do not worry, as it can be treated accordingly.Kindly answer me the following to help you better;1) Since when do you h... Read Full »