Medical Advice on "Venereology"

After six months of exposure, I tested negative for HIV in rapid and ELISA test. Is that conclusive?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have tested three times April, May, and June and exposure is on November 19, then it indicates you are negative for HIV completely. You have done a rapid test and Elisa. Western blot test is more confirmatory. Ye...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Hari Pathave

I have infection with pus and redness in the genital area with positive HSV 1. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First understand the situation, IgM indicates recent infection and IgG indicate chronic infection. Since you have both the IgM negative, it means that there is no recent infection. Secondly, about 70- 80% of US populati...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atishay Bukharia

My 14-month-old daughter has rash on her vulva and many medications failed. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is there any itching? Any other area affected? Is it increasing or persistent in nature?   View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atishay Bukharia

My diabetic father developed some skin rashes with discoloration and pus?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is diabetic dermopathy with bacterial infection. Skin lesions like carbuncle, ecthyma are common in diabetics. Diabetic microangiopathy is re...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Snehal Laul

I have itchy scrotum and cuts at the base of penis. Does this indicate STD?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the attached photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and I can see few red erosions at the base of the penis. They can be either an irritant reaction to something you have applied over...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney

Why does my penis hurt though all STD tests are negative?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and reviewed the attached photograph. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). According to me, there are two possibilities, one is candidal balanoposthitis and the other is her...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney

I have redness on penis without pain or itch. Is this due to unprotected sex?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I could not get the contents of the medication prescribed to you. Could you send the same with details I would be able to comment on the issue. Secondly, get a forth generation ELISA test done for HIV 1 and 2 six wee...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Meha Malhotra

I am diabetic with tight foreskin, tears, and discharge in penile glans. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The diagnosis seems to be something called candidal balanitis or fungal infection of a part of the penis. Are you married? And if so does your spouse experience any discomfort or white discharge? This information will...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Aditi

I have cluster of bumps on shaft lasting for three days. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the photo. (attachment removed to protct patient identity). It is herpes genitalis. Is it associated with itching or burning sensation? Does your partner suffer from a similar problem? How many episodes per ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sampada Avinash Thakare

What can I do to overcome oily face?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to reply it in pointwise: Oily face is the nature of the skin. It is very difficult to cure it permanently. But, you can try the following tips. Do not use hair oil or any sticky cream on face. Avoid oily food...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Gaurang Gupta