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Kindly suggest some medications or creams to relieve the intense itching in my hip.
Query: Hi doctor,I have intense itching on my hips, and I have attached some pictures. It will help if you suggest some medicine or cream put on the itching area. Also, please let me know the generic name of the medicine or cream as I am traveling to many countries. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. What is the duration of the disease? Do you have any lesions in the groin folds? Do you have any other medical problems for which you are taking medications? Kindly revert with the answers. Read Full »
I have itching which does not respond to topical antifungal and steroid creams. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have itching, and I am applying Econazole nitrate 1 percent plus Triamcinolone acetonide 0.1 topically, but it is not very effective. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The condition is known as tinea corporis or dermatophytosis. It is a type of superficial skin infection. It can affect the groin, buttocks, or any skin area along with the nails. I would suggest you to use the following medicines for two w... Read Full »
Why does fungal infection keep coming back?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering for the past two months supposedly some fungal infection on the wrist of my right hand. It is circular and expands into a ring red in color. I have been using Candid B cream but as it goes away it comes back again and increases in size. When it expands, white pus-like s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your history is strongly in favor of tinea corporis. Tinea Corporis is a fungal infection, usually a consequence of excessive sweating, occlusion, and friction. If not treated correctly, it tends to keep recurring. Candid B is a combination of an antifungal with steroid... Read Full »
How to manage an itchy rash on my hips and lower back?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a rash on my hips and lower back for the past few months. The rash is mildly itchy, but I am worried as it is not going away. It tends to fade at times, and at other times, it becomes more prominent. I even consulted a doctor who suggested it was a fungal infection and presc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems you are having tinea cruris or tinea corporis. I suggest you use the Terbinafine (antifungal) cream topically twice daily and take a tablet of Terbinafine 250 milligrams once daily for two weeks. Kindl... Read Full »
Which fungal infection causes itching and red rashes?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old and have been suffering from a fungal infection. It has an itching sensation and causes a red rash all over my body, leaving marks as it dries up. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. As per the history provided, they may be Tinea corporis. Tinea is a fungal infection affecting various areas of the body and spreads fast, and is contagious. Although it is not a life-threatening problem, it is a skin inf... Read Full »
I have a fungal infection with red bumps. Do I have an STI?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex with a commercial sex worker nine months ago. Three weeks after the unprotected sex, I got infected with a fungal infection and red bumps on the back and below the neck. And then, I had multiple skin infections, which I never had before. After nine months, I got test... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). You have developed tinea corporis. Nothing serious; your all investigations are normal. Please follow a few instructions mentioned below. In addition, appl... Read Full »
I have a red round rash on my leg, and it itches. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a red round rash on my leg. I have attached the pictures. What do I do? I also have itching in that part, which increases daily. I am currently not on any medication. This started five months back. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per your history and the images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it is Tinea corporis. Tinea is a fungal infection affecting various parts of the body and spreads fast, and is contagious. Although it is not a life-thr... Read Full »
I have been suffering from a ringworm infection for the last two years. Kindly suggest a treatment.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from a ringworm infection for the last two years. I consulted many doctors, but it did not solve my problem. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the history and image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) provided by your end, and I understand your concern. Ringworm or Tinea corporis infection needs consistent treatment and usually recurs due to stagnation of moisture and ... Read Full »
I have had an infection in the butt for ore than one year. Why is it not healing?
Query: Hello doctor,I have had an infection in the butt for more than a year and have taken many medicines, but it is still not healing. Kindly help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The condition is known as Tinea corporis or dermatophytosis. It is a type of superficial fungal skin infection that can affect the groin, buttocks, or any skin area along with nails. I would suggest the following medicines. Take Capsule Syn... Read Full »
Why does my skin infection reappear even after treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been getting repeated skin infections for the last eight to nine months on the back of my thighs. Please suggest medications for permanent resolving skin infections. I have attached a photograph. I had a similar type of infection on the thighs previously, but it was cured two ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through the image attached (attachment removed to preserve the patient's identity). The skin lesion is tinea corporis; it is a fungal infection. You will need at least four to six weeks of antifungal course for permanent clearance. Also, get a liver function test... Read Full »