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Rash

A rash is any change in the color, texture, or appearance of the skin. The change may be localized to a particular site or may be present throughout the body. It can be itchy, red, dry, or scaly and can appear as blotches, blisters, or welts.

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I have itchy and red rashes in my groin region. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am having rashes in my groin region. The area is red and it is very itchy. Please help. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Khushbu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You described experiencing a red, itchy rash in the groin area that began during your period and has been spreading for ten days. The potential causes for a groin rash with itching, include: 1. Fungal infection: Jock itch is a comm...  Read Full »

I suffer from fever and vaginal rash after unprotected sex. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, Recently, I engaged in unprotected intercourse with my partner, and I noticed a small cut or scratch. The next day, I took an emergency contraceptive pill, and since then, I have experienced fever and yellow vaginal discharge for five to six days. The scratched area has become swollen ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We feel glad that you reached out to us. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Based on the information provided, you might have contracted a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The yellow discharge and painful, swollen area could be symptoms of bac...  Read Full »

I have developed a rash in the past 48 hours. What is it?

Query: Hello doctor,I have developed a rash in the past 48 hours, accompanied by itchiness and discomfort. The rash is more pronounced on my legs but is also present on my arms, hands, feet, and the back of my head. I do not have any known allergies, and the onset coincided with my vacation overseas. Pleas...  Read Full »


Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. After reviewing the attached pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), the abrupt onset, itchiness, recent travel history, and clinical presentation strongly suggest an episode of acute urticaria, a...  Read Full »

I have been suffering from a fungal infection. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from a fungal infection on my thighs for the past two years. I used a lot of creams, but they have not been helpful. There is itching and a lot of scaly rashes. I am taking a Safecet tablet and Sapat lotion now. Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hi, I welcome you to icliniq.com with a loving heart and with confidence that I will be able to help you with your medical issues better. Fungal infection, indeed, is very problematic if it becomes recurrent. Keep these precautions in mind the following: 1. Do not keep the area wet at all. Use po...  Read Full »

I have been experiencing recurrent skin problems. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing recurrent skin problems in the area near my buttocks and occasionally around my waist, along with a history of piles. There have been rashes between my scrotum and buttocks, and on rare occasions, around the waist area. I have been using Lobate gel as advised by...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Based on the information and pictures provided,(attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) it appears that you may have developed tinea incognito or tinea cruris, which is a fungal infection that may have been partially suppresse...  Read Full »

I have red itchy rashes on my body. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I have got red itchy rashes on my legs, feet, and arms. It has been going on for three days now. Please help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq.com. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. Possible differential diagnoses are allergic contact dermatitis, viral exanthem, irritant contact dermatitis, prickly heat, urticarial rash, or photodermatoses. I suggest the following medication...  Read Full »

I am experiencing rash with bumps on my face. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor,I have been experiencing a persistent rash with bumps on my cheeks, jawline, and chin since mid of a year. Despite trying Hydrocortisone and eczema ointments or creams, the bumps have not improved. I started experiencing these breakouts shortly after discontinuing the pill in November and ...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Based on the information and pictures provided it appears that you are dealing with acne vulgaris, a common skin condition that can affect both adolescents and adults. Acne vulgaris primarily involves the pilosebaceous follicles or oil glan...  Read Full »

I have painful bumps on my face. Please help.

Query: Hi, I am a female 18 years old, 6 feet and I weigh around 165 lbs. I have got painful, itchy, cluster of bumps. It started on the side of my face and has spread on arms and hands. Corners of mouth are cracked also. I have not taken any medications yet. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Meha Malhotra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. My advise is that you should consult a doctor in person immediately. There is no point in waiting, as the lesions have already spread to your arms and hands. And it is good that you did not take self medication. It does more harm than good. Hope this helps.  Read Full »

What are the causes of a rash on the nose bridge?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had a red/pink rash on the side of my nose for about a year and a half now. It is on the bridge of my nose. It gets better at times, but most of the time it is prominent. It also usually gets better when I am in a cool environment and worse when I am in a hot climate or in su...  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After carefully reading your history I came to a conclusion that there are two possibilities of your rash. Drug reaction: It can mimic like anything and can remain up to 3 to 5 months and then subside as the drug gets cleared from the body. Photoallergic derma...  Read Full »

Should I worry about the pain in my genitals for the past three days?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my genitals for the past three days, and this is a first for me. Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I would like to gather some additional information to provide better guidance: Are you sexually active? Is the pain continuous or more pronounced at night? Are you experiencing any issues with erection? For further in...  Read Full »

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