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Why do I have red spots near the foot and groin?
Query: Hello doctor.I am 26 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, and 219 pounds, with no family history of health issues or allergies. I have been dealing with this problem for a month, and it is just getting worse. It all started with these red coin-sized patches on my pelvic area, between my left leg and gr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I read your query and I reviewed your photo. (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) It appears to be tinea cruris et corporis. Tinea cruris is a groin fungal infection that can be treated with some sta... Read Full »
I have red spots on my soft palate in the uvula. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor, I have red spots on my soft palate on the right side of the uvula. I went to the dentist, but he could not comment on it. He referred me to an oral surgeon, but my appointment is months later. I do not want to wait for four months. Please help me identify this. I have detailed pictures... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). I am a maxillofacial surgeon and need more details about this lesion. Does it bleed or ulcerate often? Do you have any history of smoking or alcoholism? In my visual opinion, it does not ... Read Full »
Does erythroplakia cause a red patch on the left side of the soft palate?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a reddish patch on the left side of the soft palate. I noticed it since this week. I also have numbness on the left side of the roof of the mouth. I went to a velscope examination yesterday and they said me that everything is fine. I have also consulted an ENT and he said me tha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hello mam, good afternoon. Hope you are doing good. Thank you for approaching icliniq. I saw your query and have gone through the picture attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is not much clear. I will help you solve the issue. Do not worry. Even... Read Full »
I have a reddish patch on my soft palate. Kindly help me.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a reddish patch on my soft palate since Monday. I went to a VELscope procedure, and they said everything was fine. I also consulted an ENT (Otolaryngologist), and the doctor said there is nothing wrong with my throat, and the patch does not seem weird. I have anxiety, and I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. It does not look serious to me at all (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It is, in fact, not even erythroplakia. Red and white lesions of the oral cavity have either painful clinical features or will cause you discomfort. So it does not look lik... Read Full »
What is the cause for itchy red spots in the hard and soft palate?
Query: Hello doctor, Recently, I noticed red spots in my hard and soft palate. At times, especially after eating spicy food and in the early morning, I find the entire area itchy, and I tend to scratch it unknowingly during the night. I am concerned if it is a serious issue that needs a physical evaluation... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for briefing the concern. I am unable to open the attached image. Could you please resend it? Once I look at it, I will be able to guide you better. Read Full »
Can steroid be stopped abruptly after taking a short course for food allergy?
Query: Hello doctor, My father had an allergic reaction yesterday evening where he had reddish patches all over his tummy and back with a lot of itching, and also, his lips were swollen. Not sure if it was due to food or something else. We took him to the doctor, and the doctor gave him an Avil injection a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most commonly, this happens due to food allergies only. He should try to recall all things he had consumed, including medicines, allergic exposure, etc. Yes, certainly, he can stop if his symptoms are better. Steroid tapering is advisable if taken for a long time, say m... Read Full »