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Query: Hello doctor,This morning, I noticed what appears to be swollen veins and spots in both of my armpits. I have not experienced any other accompanying symptoms. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for reaching out, and I understand your concern. Regarding the images you provided (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), they are not entirely clear. However, you mentioned the presence of vein-like structures, and veins typically do not... Read Full »
An insect bit my 12-month-old child, and the spot area has grown. Please assist.
Query: Hello doctor,Six days ago, a bug touched my 12-month-old child, causing a spot and causing fluid to come before healing the place, increasing the area of the spot. Please assist. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The rashes in the image (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) are a bacterial infection called Impetigo, which can be transmitted through direct contact with an infected person via secretions, touc... Read Full »
I have dry skin and small red unpoppable dots around my eyes, which recur frequently. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I moved from Miami to New York last year, and since then, I have been having skin trouble. I am experiencing small red unpoppable dots around my eyes that come and go and dry skin under my eyes and on my eyelids. Sometimes it is worse than others, but it never disappears entirely. I am... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I think you are having an allergic response around your eyes, possibly due to the following reasons. 1) Eyelash curler as it contains nickel. 2) Glasses. 3) Some cosmetics. 4) Eye drops. 5) Airborne particles. ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have a very itchy skin for the past eight months. I have small red spots and large hive-like spots that started on my forearms and are now appearing on my hands, torso, and legs. I underwent treatment for scabies and folliculitis conditions as suggested by my GP. I was prescribed ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We take this opportunity to guide you. I went through your query and concern, and I examined your pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It seems that you have developed papular urticaria. The causes of papular urticaria are as follows: ... Read Full »
I have noticed red spots resembling ringworm on skin. Please suggest treatment.
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed red spots on my skin, resembling ringworm, appearing all over my body. Currently, I am taking Metformin and using Canesten. Can you please suggest what I should do next? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well. I have reviewed the information and images you provided (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity), and I understand your concern. The red spots on your skin resemble ringworm, which is a fungal infection. There are two main ca... Read Full »
I suddenly have spots on my face and itching all over my body. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had sudden spots that appeared on my face about four days ago. The next day, I had a fever, dizziness, and fatigue. Also, I have itchiness all over my body, but there are no spots. I also have ulcers in my mouth that have caused my lips to be a bit more swollen than usual, and I have ... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Fever followed by rashes on the face and a history of oral rashes is most likely due to Measles or Rubella. Therefore, I would suggest tablet Panadol (Paracetamol) 1000 mg every eight hours. Drink plenty of fluids. I h... Read Full »
I have red blotches under my chin and around my neck. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old and live in one of the hottest places in the world. I have red blotches on both the left and right sides under my chin and around my neck. I have had this for the last four years that comes and goes. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be seborrheic dermatitis (a type of eczema with infective cause). Attach a clinical picture to assess the lesion so can guide you accordingly. Do you have a history of fever, drug history, drug allergies, or a history of atopy or allergies? Thank yo... Read Full »
I have slightly itchy red spots on my neck and chest, which seem to be spreading. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have these slightly red spots on my neck and chest. They do not go away but are spreading. It looks like eczema, but it is not flaky. The texture is soft and slightly raised. But the ones on my neck have spread and are slightly itchy. When the sun hits my chest, they show too. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have seen your query and reviewed the image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It seems you have acute urticaria. Causes of acute urticaria are: Infections (bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic). Drugs (painkille... Read Full »
What are the red spots on my nose that are not healing for a long time?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a red spot on my nose that would not heal for months. It has not formed a scab. I was worried it might be a broken blood vessel. Is that possible? I do not think it is an ingrown hair because I have looked and do not see one. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). With your descriptions and given picture, it seems you have freckles or nevus. 1. Freckles or ephelis are common in individuals who sunburn easily and do... Read Full »