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I am a 23-year-old with nodular scabies for two months despite using medications. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23-year-old male. I have had nodular scabies for two months. I am taking anti-allergy drugs two times a day, using Permethrin lotion twice a week, and applying a cream that contains Hydrocortisone and Fusidic acid on the nodules which are on my genital organ. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Scabies is a highly contagious skin infestation caused by the Sarcoptes scabies mite. The typical symptoms include intense itching, especially at night, along with a rash and small, raised bumps or nodules. Permethrin lotion is a commonly pr... Read Full »
Can pinworms cause itching in the butthole?
Query: Hello doctor,My mom is immunocompromised, and she took care of a stray cat. This female FIV+ cat had ringworms, pinworms, mites, and something else that cannot be identified yet. Even the humane society we brought the cat to is unable to make her adoptable yet because they cannot cure her of what sh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from the feeling of itchiness on your butthole. Pinworms are visible to naked eyes. They are about 2-13 mm in size and white. But pinworm eggs are small and transparent and can be seen ... Read Full »
What are the best medicines to treat scabies?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 20 months old. She is a very active child. She was suffering from severe itching and rashes. The doctor diagnosed her with scabies. He prescribed HH mite cream for three days, and Atarax syrup thrice a day. On the rash, he asked us to apply Flutivate cream at night time. It... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please continue the Atarax syrup (Hydroxyzine) only if there is itching. You can repeat HH mite cream (Permethrin) if itching is significant. It has to be applied to the whole body below the neck. Avoid the head, face, neck, anal and vaginal areas. Also, avoid region... Read Full »
Could scabies stay dormant for some time in hard and thick skin?
Query: Hello doctor, I contracted scabies from a hotel I stayed at over two months ago. Two nights later, I stayed with my partner at his place. I learned that symptoms can show as quickly as 1 to 3 days in cases of reinfestation and I immediately recognized the small red itchy dots that I began developing... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. But it can mean that you do not have scabies and it is something else like papular urticaria or like that. Please send pictures of the affected area to help you better. Take care. Read Full »
How do I treat the inflammation on the tip of my penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I got inflammation on tip of my penis. It is itchy and burning. I used Quadriderm cream at first and thought it was a normal infection. It got better but now it came back again. What should I do? They have also appeared in the testes but it seems like they started appearing inside the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). With your description and the given picture, it seems you have scabies. Scabies is an intensely itchy skin infestation caused by mites. The diagnosis of sca... Read Full »
Why are there pimples on my penis and testicles?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a small pimple on the penis and testicles for the past six years. I consulted a doctor a long time ago. The doctor told me that it is normal. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If it is small and if it is not causing pain or any other symptoms, then there is no need to worry. Please send the images of it to guide you further. Read Full »
Why do I have constant itching between the fingers?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from an itching problem in between fingers of both hands. It is a kind of red rash. I am suffering with this since nine months. Please suggest some remedy. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. What is the complaint in it? Is there itching, pain, or burning? Does itching predominantly occur at night? Are abdomen and genitalia also affected? Read Full »
What is the reason for rashes all over the body of my 4.5-month-old baby?
Query: Hi doctor, My 4.5 months old baby girl was diagnosed with scabies before a month. Her pediatrician advised to apply Permethrin both for mother and baby. After applying she got new rashes all over the body, especially on face, around cheeks and both lower legs, feet and sole. Now on her back three or... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send the photographs of the lesion. She might be suffering from atopic dermatitis. I can able to give a definite diagnosis only after seeing the lesion. Read Full »
What is the treatment for pubic lice?
Query: Hello doctor, I am facing problem of pubic lice. Please provide effective cream and lotion for it. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Best treatment for pubic lice (crab louse) is to apply Permethrin lotion (Nix) to be applied over the affected area for overnight and to wash it the next morning. Continue the same for seven days. Read Full »
How to relieve severe pubic itching?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from severe itching near the pubic area and the skin turned black. Previously, I had pubic lice issue, which was cured using Permethrin lotion. I am currently using Flucort-C cream, but it is not effective. Please suggest some medicine for it. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from tinea incognito (steroid-masked fungal infection).Steroid is contraindicated in fungal infection and you were using a steroid on it, so you have made the condition worse. Nevertheless, I suggest the following medications. Consult a specialist docto... Read Full »