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I have been suffering from ringworm infection. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from ringworm infection for more than a year. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to help you get the best medical advice. Ringworm infection is also called tinea infection and it occurs due to multiple reasons which include genetic susceptibility, variation of pH of the skin due to hormonal fluctuations, stagnation of sweat and mo... Read Full »
I have severe itching in my inner thigh and around my penis. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, My skin in the inner thigh section around my penis and inner thighs is very bad, I have been scratching it for almost two months as I face severe itching sensation there, but now the entire area is so black and ugly. The skin is dead, and I also had ringworm around the area three years... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the information provided on your end, and I understand your concern. The rashes, as per the history provided, may be Tinea cruris or fungal infection on the areas which are closed and unexposed. It usually forms due to stagnation of moisture and s... Read Full »
I have a red round rash on my leg, and it itches. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a red round rash on my leg. I have attached the pictures. What do I do? I also have itching in that part, which increases daily. I am currently not on any medication. This started five months back. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per your history and the images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it is Tinea corporis. Tinea is a fungal infection affecting various parts of the body and spreads fast, and is contagious. Although it is not a life-thr... Read Full »
Which fungal infection causes itching and red rashes?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old and have been suffering from a fungal infection. It has an itching sensation and causes a red rash all over my body, leaving marks as it dries up. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. As per the history provided, they may be Tinea corporis. Tinea is a fungal infection affecting various areas of the body and spreads fast, and is contagious. Although it is not a life-threatening problem, it is a skin inf... Read Full »
How do I know if I have tinea capitis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old male who is 5.11 inches by height and 167 pounds by weight. There are itchy small violet areas on my scalp. I think it started when my hair grew long, but I could not take care of it properly. It started getting itchy at certain parts, and violet spots started appear... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the history you provided and the images you sent (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it is not dandruff but Tinea capitis. Tinea capitis is a form of fungal infection that affects the scalp leading to itchiness and patches. It grows in ... Read Full »
I have had redness under my chin for a month, and it has spread more now. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor,There is a redness beneath the chin. It has been there for a month but has expanded within two days. How to treat this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I looked over the image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Tinea barbae could be the causative factor. It is essentially a fungal infection of the beard. It appears due to sweating, climate changes, decreased immunity, ... Read Full »
I have a ringworm infection under the thigh and mouth. Advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 17-year-old boy suffering from a ringworm fungal infection under the thigh and a small spot in the mouth for one month. Kindly suggest a treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the history provided, Tinea corporis or ringworm infection as you have mentioned appears due to fungal infection of any area in the body due to multiple factors including contact with an infected person, sharing belongings with an infected person, excess sweat... 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 »
How can I overcome the itching and rashes due to the ringworm infection in my genital area?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and suffering from a ringworm infection in my genital area. I cannot go to consult a doctor. I have itching and rashes around my genital area. It has spread over a large area. I request you to tell me about medicine and cream so I can get rid of it. I have severe itch... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com As per the history and image provided (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), it appears as Tinea cruris which is a ringworm infection mostly appearing in the folds, including genital and perianal areas. Fungal infections appear on folds due to the st... Read Full »
I have been suffering from a ringworm infection for the last two years. Kindly suggest a treatment.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from a ringworm infection for the last two years. I consulted many doctors, but it did not solve my problem. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the history and image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) provided by your end, and I understand your concern. Ringworm or Tinea corporis infection needs consistent treatment and usually recurs due to stagnation of moisture and ... Read Full »