Skin patches that are painful and sore can be caused due to various reasons, such as allergic reactions, side effects of a medicine, insect bites, fungal or bacterial infections, and infectious or autoimmune diseases. They can be treated using specific ointments or creams regularly, and cold compresses can help. Speaking to a doctor will help you understand the exact cause and decide on the appropriate treatment.
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Why does my mother's skin condition worsen upon stopping treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is 76 years old and had skin conditions for six years. We diagnosed her condition with many doctors and they were confused between eczema and psoriasis. She has patches on her skin that can look pink or red, and are distributed all over her body. Sometimes flakey patches and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly answer the following questions which may help in further evaluation, 1. Does she has winter aggravation? 2. Is she diabetic or hypertensive? 3. Is she on certain medications or painkillers? 4. Is there excess scratching and rubbing? 5. Does it bleeds on scra... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am having a major flare-up of Behçet's Disease, and I am experiencing painful patches of skin that hurt from the inside (like nerve pain), yet the skin in those areas is peeling and bruising. I am at a loss on what to do. I am taking tablet Azathioprine, but I do not know how to deal ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I reviewed your images and reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). If your condition appears resistant, you should speak to your Rheumatologist about B DMARDS (drugs that delay the progression of RA by affecting the... Read Full »
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