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I have a rash on my stomach that is spreading. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have had a rash on my stomach for one and a half weeks. It started as one pimple-like bump and has developed across my stomach, between my right armpit and breast, and a bit on my lower back. The urgent care doctor told me it was an allergic reaction and gave me Triamcinolone acetonid... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern, and I have seen the attached picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).It does not seem to be shingles; it looks like scabies. Scabies is an intensely itchy skin infestation caused by mites. The diagnosis of scabies can of... Read Full »
How to treat inflammation present on the tip of the 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 »
I am suffering from a non-itchy spot lesions on my glans. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have spot lesions on the glans. There are two non-itchy spots present. It started as a scab with hair growing from it. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and examined your pictures (attachments removed for patient identity protection). It seems you have an inflected bitten wound. Use tablet Azibact (Azithromycin) 500 milligrams once daily and Mupirocin ointment (polyethylene glycol ointment) local ... Read Full »
My 6.5-year-old son is having itching and rashes on his hands and legs that increase at night. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,My six-and-a-half-year-old son has suddenly developed allergies on his hands and legs, as well as on his face, with little pimples on his hands and legs visible during the day, which become larger at night with itching. I saw several doctors but was unable to find a remedy. I saw anothe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, examined your pic and can understand your concern. Your son is most likely to have a condition called scabies. Since you have already taken medicine for this, please repeat the same even after seven days. Apply 5% Permethrin lotion once below the n... Read Full »
How to manage itchy skin allergy in a small kid?
Query: Hello doctor, My worker's daughter is suffering from skin allergy, as shown in the picture. They used medications, and it worked temporarily. The kid is on normal diet. She drinks mother's milk also. Is there any medicine and cure for skin allergy of a 1.5-year-old? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems she is having impetigo or scabies with secondary infections because I can make out lots of pustules. But you did not mention the symptoms of childlike. Is she having pain or itching? Sin... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have been dealing with this issue for nearly two years now. I consulted a doctor previously, but I am uncertain if the diagnosis she provided was accurate, as I did not experience any improvement. Currently, I am experiencing intense itching all over my abdomen, thighs, beside the arm... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and examined your picture (attachments removed to protect patient’s identity). It seems you may be suffering from either scabies or insect bite hypersensitivity. Scabies is an intensely itchy skin infestation caused by mites. The diagnosi... Read Full »
I have a red dot with a rash on my penis. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I noticed some red dots on my body and face last week. They were itchy but did not hurt. Also, a few days ago, I had one big dot on my penis, which also had a rash around it. I am planning to see a doctor next week. What could it be, and do I need to go to a dermatologist? Please suggest.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, understand your concern, and examined the picture you sent me (attachment removed to protect the patient' s identity). It seems you have developed scabies. Rashes of scabies characteristically involve the shafts of the penis, with itching mor... Read Full »
Can swimming be the reason for bleeding rashes on legs?
Query: Hello doctor, I have itching in the legs, which resulted in some bleeding due to scratching, I believe. As a background, I swim five times a week and have been taking showers every time I stepped out of the house during this pandemic situation. I have attached the pictures. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and examined your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems you have developed scabies. Do you have itch more during night hours? Any other family member do have the same? Any other body parts involved? Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My arms and legs have started itching very badly for last three to four days. At first, I thought it is happening due to not applying moisturizer after swimming. Now, I am applying all kinds of moisturizers and oils, but no effect. It is not dry but very itchy. When I stretch my arms or l... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your descriptions it seems that you are suffering from scabies (swimming pool induced). If you can send some pictures, it will be helpful for me in management part. Scabies is an intensely pruritic skin infestation caused by the mite. The diagnosis of scabies can ... Read Full »
I have scabies and intense itching in the genital region and other areas. Please help me.
Query: Hi doctor, I have scabies and intense itching in the genital region and other areas. I have used several lotions, but it is still not cured. Please tell me about the treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. From your descriptions, it seems that you are suffering from scabies. If you can send some pictures, it will be helpful for me in the management part. Scabies is an intensely itchy skin infestation caused by the mite. Scabies can often be diagno... Read Full »