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Scaly and itchy rashes on my ankle does not subside with Penicillin. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a skin rash on my ankle. It has been there for six months now. I have tried Penicillin, steroid antifungal cream, and cider vinegar as well but it is slowly getting bigger. It is itchy with scaly flaky skin. I feel some fluid inside the red raised dots when I scratch it. It star... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Indeed the clinical image (attachment removed to protect patient identity) is more in favor of tinea corporis which is a fungal infection of the body. It also has the potential to spread and using steroid-based creams will add to the resistance of the problem. Kindly me... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from skin issues in the ankle area of my left foot and the flexor area of both legs with swelling and itching in that area. I have attached the photos. I am currently taking a Salbutamol inhaler as I am asthmatic and have used several medications. My complete bloo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello. Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have reviewed the photos (attachments have been removed to protect the patient's privacy) and can depict the presence of lichen simplex chronicus (LSC). It arises because of repetitive scratching or rubbing. There is a thickening of th... Read Full »
I am suffering from itching, scaly skin, and hair changes. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, There has been a type of scaly skin that peels off, as well as lots of burn-like itching on my scalp from my knowledge since winter. There is also a yellow crust on my ears as well as on the sides of my nose. Although I was prescribed Ketoconazole shampoo, 2 %, the symptoms never seemed t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq. I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. It seems you have developed seborrheic dermatitis with capitis. It seems you have seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis is a papulosquamous... Read Full »
I have a skin infection at the joint of my left thumb. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have an infection at the joint of my left thumb. It is round in shape with hard, dry skin over it. I cannot feel anything above it. On coming in contact with water, it absorbs the water, and the surface becomes white and soft to scrape. When I scrape the scales off with a razor blade,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After going through your description, I can think of three possibilities: 1. Warts - A contagious viral infection. 2. Callosity - Thickening of the skin due to constant pressure. 3. Psoriasis - A localized skin disease with bleeding on scrapings (Auspitz sign). I... Read Full »
I have a scaly patch increasing in size on my wrist. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a spot on my wrist that appeared two weeks ago as a scaly patch. I initially thought it was a ringworm infection, so I tried an anti-fungal cream, but that did not work, so I tried a steroid cream. However, it keeps getting larger and redder no matter what I do. What would this ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I need some more information to sort this out. Is there excess scratching and rubbing? Is the spot spreading? Is it itching or burning? Are you a diabetic? Do you have a previous history of fungal infection? Do you h... Read Full »
My son has abnormal scaly spots on the skin. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My son began developing strange scaly spots on his skin at the ends of his hands and feet two years ago. Their form, color, intensity, and location change over time. Since the situation, he has been presented to several doctors. He has been diagnosed with several diseases, such as allergi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the reports and the images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It is psoriasis, a condition in which skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches. First, apply liquid paraffin lotion (Calamine) ... Read Full »
Why do I have scaly, itchy, bleeding rashes in my body?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old male. I shifted to a metro city and got skin rashes. Thought it would get off soon. But even after returning to my native, the rashes have spread to many places like the complete groin area, butt region, thighs, ankle, rib area, and underarms. The rashes are scaly an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a fungal infection called tinea cruris (ringworm). It is contagious and spreads from person to person and from one place to another if not treated. Have you used any creams so far? Since how many days have you had this? Any known allergy to any medications l... Read Full »
My kid has a fungal infection around her anal area. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,My daughter is two years old and has a fungal infection around her anal area. The area seems to be dry and scaling. What could it be? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. It may be due to perianal dermatitis. Maintaining hygiene and avoiding irritation are important. Clean the area with warm water, especially after every stool passage. Avoid excessive rubbing or using dry tiss... Read Full »
Why is my skin scaly and itchy along with hair loss and geographic tongue?
Query: Hi, I have had the condition shown in the attached images for some weeks. I initially started having problems with my skin some eight years ago. Nothing has changed yet, and it seems it is getting worse. The rash sometimes itches, but it is not intense. I also have a geographic tongue, low vitamin D... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It is most probably a fungal infection. Please answer a few questions. What were your KOH (potassium hydroxide test) and fungal culture reports? Can you take a picture of the patch from a little distance so that I can under... Read Full »
Why do I have a weird rash on my foot for a year?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a weird rash on my foot. That has been persistently itchy, peeling and building. It does not burn, but it is unappetizing to look at. I do take Lyderm for it. It seems to stop the itching, but not the spreading of the rash. It has been on my leg for a year now. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is most probably stasis dermatitis (attachment removed to protect patient identity), which occurs in people with poor circulation and in serious cases may develop into ulcers. Stasis dermatitis commonly affects individuals over 50, particularly those with heart cond... Read Full »