Skin Rashes
A change in the color or texture of the skin is called a skin rash, which commonly results from skin inflammation. Some conditions that cause skin rashes are impetigo, rosacea, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), cellulitis, etc.
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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 »
Cosmetologist, Dermatologist, Venereologist
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 »
Why did my baby suddenly develop red patches on the skin?
Query: Hi doctor, There are sudden red patches on the skin of my 5 months old baby. He had mild fever the previous day and loose motions before that. There is no other noticeable symptom. Crocin and Atarax drops have been given. Same thing happened two days ago and the almost entire upper body had turned r... Read Full »
Paediatrician
Answer: Hello. Welcome to icliniq.com. The problem seems to be like either a viral infection or allergy. If fever has subsided, then mostly it is an allergy. If fever is still persistent, then it is infection related rash. You can continue Crocin (Paracetamol) for fever and Atarax (Hydroxyzine) for rash. Al... Read Full »
What can a painless rash that itches be?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife has this rash for about two weeks. I have meant to ask someone to reassure her it is nothing serious. What kind of rash is this? It does not hurt her, but the skin is irritated, sensitive, and itchy. It is located around the groin but does not go further inside the vagina or n... Read Full »
Family Physician, Obstetrician And Gynaecologist, Infertility Specialist
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and would like to confirm that this is a particular fungal infection with normal whitish flaky skin over a localized region and scaling present along with the classical sign of itching present.... Read Full »
I have rashes almost in every region of my upper body. Is this eczema or psoriasis?
Query: Hello doctor, It has started as a rash and is now spreading almost to every region of my upper body. I went to ER first time, and the doctor thought it could be eczema and then my GP thought it could be psoriasis. I have no medical conditions, and neither is anyone in my family. What could it be? Read Full »
Ayurveda Specialist
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There are some crusted follicular and few non follicular papules visible along with scaling. So it seems like psoriatic lesions. Read Full »
I have skin rashes, stomach cramps, loose stools and tongue coating. What is the cause?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a question regarding food intolerance/allergies. I have never had a food allergy, as far as I know. However, in May, I experienced severe tooth pain, and a fever right after that. It was an infection in my tooth but I got that cleared from the dentist. A few days later, I experien... Read Full »
Dr. Penchala Prasad Kandikattu
General Medicine Physician, Internal Medicine Physician
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Toothache may can cause fever if infected. SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) or enteric fever may cause coating over the tongue. Irritable bowel syndrome or malabsorption syndrome or food intolerance or obesity may also present like this. Avoid fatty foo... Read Full »
How to calm down the allergic rashes in hands and arms?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing very itchy rashes on both my hands and a little bit on my arms for one week. I suspect that the cause of it was an allergic reaction from cold brew coffee. Before the rashes occurred, I was already experiencing some sort of dyshidrotic eczema on both hands. ... Read Full »
Dermatologist, Venereologist
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it looks like an allergic rash (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If it is present only over your upper limbs and not over the trunk it will subside. No need to worry, if you have stopped taking the allergic agent probably some allergen with the ... Read Full »
How to treat Fluconazole allergy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having an allergic reaction (hives) to Fluconazole. What can be done to reverse the side effect of this medication? I already went to the doctor over five times in the last three weeks. This is going on for four weeks. All the doctor does is give me itching medication. ... Read Full »
Cardiologist, General Medicine Physician, Internal Medicine Physician, Family Physician, General Practitioner
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can be a reaction to Fluconazole, but we should rule out other causes as well. As you mentioned that you are not responding to itching medicines like antihistaminics, you need to be started on steroids like Prednisolone. But before starting steroids, I suggest yo... Read Full »
The biopsy of my skin rash showed interface dermatitis with mucin. Do I have lupus?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 43 year old female, and I have had itchy, red, and burning rashes. It all started as a few bumps on my right arm, above my eyebrow, right upper nose area, all over the jaw and chin area, right chest and upper back react badly to the sun, and it is getting worse. I have had a l... Read Full »
Rheumatologist
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The rashes that you are describing along with the biopsy findings can go in favor of a connective tissue disease. Although, I would like to see the reports in detail, but as you mentioned interface dermatitis, it goes more in favor of lupus over dermatomyositis. But, ... Read Full »
Kindly suggest treatment for painful pus-filled group of rashes on the back.
Query: Hello doctor, I developed some skin rashes where medium-sized reddish marks have developed on my stomach and back. They have a burning sensation and minor pain when touched. At each of those rashes, there are multiple minor pus-like swellings grouped together. I have had this for the past three da... Read Full »
Dermatologist, Venereologist
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These rashes could be herpetic rashes. I need to see these rashes to confirm the diagnosis. Please revert with a photo so I can suggest you treatment accordingly. Do seek treatment to avoid to prevent complications. Read Full »
Why does my father have itchy rashes on his calves?
Query: My father is having a rash on his both calves and itching happens video attached Read Full »
Dermatologist, Venereologist
Answer: welcome to icliniq. ATTACH PICTURE of lesion for BETTER UNDERSTANDING. Read Full »
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