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I have been experiencing pain and ringworms near my private area. Please guide.
Query: Hello doctor,It has been almost a year or more since I have been facing some ringworms and pain near my private part. I have tried using many creams but they do not work permanently on my skin and also I started to feel some pain in that area. Whenever I eat chicken or masturbate, it becomes worse. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Thanks for briefing me regarding your concern. I would like to inform you that a fungal infection is very problematic if it becomes recurrent. I suggest you keep the following precautions in mind: 1. Do not keep the... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a small raised rash on my forearm for about a month. Thinking it was a skin fungus, I applied Lotrimin Ultra on and off for a few days which seemed to help a bit but did not cure the problem. I did not follow the instructions of applying twice per day for at least seven days... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. I reviewed your images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Well, it looks like a fungal infection. Fungal infection indeed is very problematic if it becomes recurrent. Do not keep t... Read Full »
I have a rash between my leg and groin that is spreading rapidly. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,It has been a week since I started getting this rash between my leg and groin, but only on one side. At first, it felt like my skin got torn there, and now it seems like it is spreading and is quite visible. I have not changed my diet. I wear new underpants daily and bathe daily. This is t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Glad to hear from you. I am here to answer all your questions. I have reviewed the attached image (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). Fungal infection, indeed, is very problematic if it becomes recurrent. First of all, keep these precautions in mind. 1. Do not keep the ... Read Full »
I have had itchy, burning bumps and rashes on my left hand since yesterday morning. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a rash on my left hand that appeared in the morning the previous day. There are itchy burning bumps on my palm, index finger, and thumb. Bumps are not visible unless scratched. When scratched, the bumps become white with redness in the surrounding area. I had a similar rash on my s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. I have read your query, and understand your concern. Fungal infection indeed can be very problematic, especially if it becomes recurrent. You can keep these precautions in mind. 1. Never keep the area wet... Read Full »
How can I prevent a ringworm infection from spreading?
Query: Hi doctor, I started had a ringworm infection on my back and I have been using Canesten cream. But now it is darkening and spreading to my belly and have found one on my forehead today. I have changed my sheets and have been washing my hands after applying creams and it is still not going away. It h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Fungal infection indeed is very problematic if it becomes recurrent. First of all, you keep these precautions in mind: Do not keep the area wet at all. Use powder frequently to keep it dry Avoid itching and do not scrat... Read Full »
Why does my itchy fungal infection on my thighs recur with the discontinuation of medications?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from a fungal infection on my thighs and backside like red bumpy rings with itching for the last five months. A doctor suggested I take Candiforce 100 with Hicope 10 and Betamethasone for 15 days. But when the medicines are stopped, the infection starts again, so please ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Fungal infection indeed is very problematic if it becomes recurrent. First of all, you must keep these precautions in mind: 1. Do not keep the area wet at all. Use powder frequently to keep it dry. 2. Avoid itchi... Read Full »
I have been suffering from a fungal infection. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from a fungal infection on my thighs for the past two years. I used a lot of creams, but they have not been helpful. There is itching and a lot of scaly rashes. I am taking a Safecet tablet and Sapat lotion now. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I welcome you to icliniq.com with a loving heart and with confidence that I will be able to help you with your medical issues better. Fungal infection, indeed, is very problematic if it becomes recurrent. Keep these precautions in mind the following: 1. Do not keep the area wet at all. Use po... Read Full »
I have a rash and itching around my scrotum. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing a rash around my scrotum skin and itching around the anus. I observed today that the skin on my scrotum is becoming thick and gray.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I just read your query. I can understand your concern.It is looking like a fungal infection.If a fungal infection returns, it can be very serious.First of all, please keep these precautions in mind:1. Do not keep the area wet at all. Use powder frequently to keep it dry.... Read Full »
I have had a fungal infection on my upper thighs. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have a fungal infection on my upper thighs for the last seven months. Various treatments have been done, but it is always the same process in which it starts getting better, then it gets dry and itchy, or it turns black and the infection comes back within a few days. Right now, I am u... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Fungal infection indeed is a very problematic condition if it becomes recurrent. I suggest you take the following precautions - Do not keep the area wet and use powder frequently to dry it. Do not scratch it. Do not apply steroid creams... Read Full »
Can I use coconut oil on pearly penile papules?
Query: Hi doctor, For three days, I have been having some reddish pink and white spots on the inner part of the penis. It is exactly on the corona, the under area of the head of the penis. Also, I have slight soreness on the inner part of the foreskin near the spots. It smells unpleasant. It is itchy and m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These are nothing, just glands (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is called a penile pearly papule. These are glands, which become enlarged. These glands are sebaceous and oil glands, which secret fluids and keep the penile area wet. It is a normal thing... Read Full »