Medical Advice on "Dermatology"

I have itchy red rashes in my inner thighs. Please suggest some medicines.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have tinea. Since it is expensive, you need to take proper treatment using oral antifungals to clear the infection. You should stop us...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bincy Varghese

A boil present above my beltline is oozing out from multiple pores. What should I do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Recurrent boils can occur due to a bacterial infection of the hair follicle and it can cause painful pus-filled eruptions on the body. If you are having a frequent recurrence, then it can occur due to persistent infe...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bincy Varghese

I have redness and bumps in multiple places on my body, which can really get itchy sometimes. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It looks like you have got scabies, a condition caused by a mite. It cannot be seen by naked eyes, only under the microscope. Symptoms include intense itching, which worsens at night, and b...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Dilip Meena

Should I be concerned about this birthmark on my foot?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.   View thread »

Answered by Dr. Snehal Laul

I have minor patches on my head that has resulted in dandruff and hair loss. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the photograph (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), this looks like seborrheic dermatitis, which is caused by a kind of fungus. You can try Ketoconazole shampoo three times a week for one mont...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Maya Halabi Tawil

I have a small spot above my armpit that is a circle of spaced raised pinkish bumps. What could it be?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you are concerned. But the attached photographs (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) are quite blurry. If possible, please send well-focused and well-lit pictures and multipl...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Dilip Meena

I am three months pregnant, and I am suffering from skin rashes. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, you are concerned about skin rashes present during pregnancy. There are certain rashes and conditions that co-exist with pregnancy and it is completely hormonal and it subsides as the pregnancy hormone...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sneha Mariam Varghese

Kindly suggest medicines for itchiness on the scrotum and surrounding area.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may be suffering from a fungal infection that commonly affects the inner thighs, groin, and buttocks area. It can be treated by a course of antifungal treatment, which includes tablets along with creams. Do not use s...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. V Srikanth Reddy

My knee is swollen due to bed bug bites. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attached picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You seem to have an insect bite reaction. The inflammation present around the area can be there for a minimum of two days and it ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sneha Mariam Varghese

Why are there black dots in my longitudinal nail fold. Is this due to bacterial or fungal infection?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.After going through the pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it looks like a mixed infection affecting the nails as well as adjacent tissues.So here is what you can do to promote healing:1. Apply...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shama Naaz