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My buttocks have redness. Do I have psoriasis?
Query: Hello doctor, For a couple of months, I have had a red area between my butt cheeks (not anus, further up where butt cheeks meet). This developed on the right side as a large area of redness which now feels scaly and a bit raised. At times it may feel moist, watery, not quite bleedy though. I tried a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After carefully reading your complaints and looking at your photographs, there seem to be three possibilities (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Tinea cruris. Psoriasis. Erythrasma. For making a clear cut diagnosis, I need the answers for a few qu... Read Full »
What is the reason for appearance of red spots on the glans of penis after sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 29 years old. A spot appeared on the penis after two weeks of unprotected sex. It was not extensive, with no painful urination, irritation, and no discharge. But I have slight abdominal pain with some discomfort. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I guess you are speaking about that reddish spot over the base of the glans penis, not the tiny spot within that reddish zone. That tiny spot is not a significant finding. Regarding that red... Read Full »
What is the reason for rashes all over the body of my 4.5-month-old baby?
Query: Hi doctor, My 4.5 months old baby girl was diagnosed with scabies before a month. Her pediatrician advised to apply Permethrin both for mother and baby. After applying she got new rashes all over the body, especially on face, around cheeks and both lower legs, feet and sole. Now on her back three or... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send the photographs of the lesion. She might be suffering from atopic dermatitis. I can able to give a definite diagnosis only after seeing the lesion. Read Full »
Why are rashes around my penis and under leg persisting?
Query: Hi doctor, For the past one month, I am getting rashes around my penis, under legs and also on back. I have used many medicines like Quadriderm, Neo Clobenate GM, Ring Guard, etc. But, they did not work. Please prescribe me some good medicine. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your description it seems that you are having tinea cruris, a kind of fungal infection. You immediately stop Quadriderm (a combination of Betamethasone Valerate, Gentamicin, Tolnaftate and Clioquinol). It is a steroid containing cream. It will hide the lesion rathe... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing an itching problem similar to ringworm for the past six months. I initially used a cream containing Ofloxacin, Ornidazole, Terbinafine, Clobetasol propionate. But now I have switched to cream having same ingredient of different brand. However, after applying t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information you provided, it appears that you may have tinea cruris, which is a fungal infection in the groin area. I suggest you follow the below mentioned instructions: Keep the affected area dry at all ... Read Full »
I am suffering from ringworm. Please suggest a permanent cure
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from ringworm for the last one and a half months. Currently, my arms, legs, and face are infected. Along with this suffering, I am itching in my armpits, leg pits, and scrotum only in the summer seasons or after sweating. My current medications are Tyza 200 or IT Mac... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query. You are on the right medicine for ringworm, but there may be chances that you may have a resistant strain of fungus. So, should not use any steroid-containing cream. Now, I suggest the tablet Trfy 250 mg (Terbinafine) once daily for 21 days, ... Read Full »
How to reduce itching in the thighs and underarm area?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 57-year-old male. My weight is 165.34 Ibs. I do not have BP problems or diabetes. I have been suffering from itching near the thighs and underarm area for the last two months. I have taken Terbinafine 250 mg once daily and Luliconazole cream for six weeks. Since the last two to... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your concern may be intertrigo secondary to candidal yeast infection. You should stop using the Terbinafine tablet and try Sporanox (Itraconazole) 100 mg capsule. Have it once daily for four weeks. Read Full »
I have a major problem with my toenails. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a major problem in my toenails. Kindly look at the picture and suggest a treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You are suffering from tinea unguium, which is a fungal disease of the nails. You have to keep your nails hygienic. Keep away from chemical irritants especially, soap and detergents as well as... Read Full »
Can I use Terbinaforce plus cream for a vaginal infection?
Query: Hello doctor,Can Terbinaforce plus cream be used for a vaginal infection? I have itching after periods. Please guide. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.Please do not use Terbinaforce plus cream anywhere on the body. Do not even think of using it on your genitals. Terbinaforce plus cream (Clobetasol Topical, Ofloxacin Topical, Ornidazole Topical and Terbinafine Topical) has a potent steroid in it. They would further agg... Read Full »
How is ringworm infection treated?
Query: Hello doctor, I had ringworm problems for the past three to four months. I used Abzorb - Clotrimazole powder and Betnovate GM cream. It did not stop but increased spreading to other areas. Then I went to a doctor and he diagnosed it as tinea incognito. He prescribed Terbinafine 250, Levocetirizine d... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are having ringworm infection then you are going on the right track. You have applied Betnovate cream (Betamethasone), which is a topical steroid. It usually suppresses or hides your lesion. That is why it gets converted into tinea incognito (fungal infection mas... Read Full »