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I have a brown spot on the head of my penis. Is this worrisome?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a brown spot on the head of my penis and a few six to seven black mole-like spots on the foreskin. I think the brown spot has been there for a couple of years, but I am not sure. Are these a cause for concern? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation mark with penile melanosis. You can get a dermatologist prescription for hyperpigmentation by a telemedicine portal or by direct consultation. I suggest you the following treatment. Apply Candid cream (Clotrimazole 1%) twice ... Read Full »
My scrotum is itching and there is pimple-like stuff that is bleeding. What it could be?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 29-year-old male. I recently realized that my scrotum is itching and there is pimple-like stuff that is bleeding a little. There are reddish-black spots on my scrotum, but it is not the area that bleeds. The area that bleeds looks like a ring cut. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The black, reddish papules may be angiokeratoma which bleeds when you scratch that, but that is not the cause of itching as such. I am prescribing you medications for itching and ring-shaped erosions. Kindly consult your doctor to discuss t... Read Full »
I am experiencing hallmarks of rosacea. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, I have thick skin pads on my cheeks, and the symptoms have all the hallmarks of rosacea, redness, itchiness, pain in sunlight, blushing, etc. I was becoming very self-conscious of my face and wondered if I could do anything to reduce the symptoms. It started almost 10 to 15 years ago, but... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it seems to be a manifestation of rosacea. Please send good quality photographs taken in natural light to confirm the diagnosis and to provide you the proper treatment. Read Full »
I have itching and rashes in hands during specific climate. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I just want to consult about my skin condition that happens annually. Every year, my hands has this condition where it will itch and form rashes with liquid inside then skin itself. Most of the time, it starts on December then end on February, however it differs every year. This year i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Seasonal itch and swelling over the exterior parts of the palms, soles ear, nose occur due to a type of cold allergy called perniosis orchilblains. Lesions for increased itchy sweling occurs mainly during the start of cold weather and end of the cold weather when there... Read Full »
How to get rid of vaginal abrasions and stinging sensations while passing urine?
Query: Hello doctor, There is a purplish red abrasion on my vagina, which is the size of a small coin and it is really swollen. It stings when I urinate and is generally uncomfortable. I have not been sexually active for over a month, but I have had an infection for the past few days. Is this serious? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Vaginal abrasions are quite common and can cause a lot of discomfort. It could be due to any one of the following reasons. Sexual intercourse without enough lubrication. The use of sanitary pads. Very tight inner wears and jeans which cause friction. Latex allergy due ... Read Full »
I have greyish-white vaginal discharge and itching after an unprotected sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex last month, and I had no issues after that till last year. So, the onset was sudden. I had thick curdy white vaginal discharge with a lot of itching problems which was unbearable and painful during urinating, so I consulted my gynecologist, and she gave me some me... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have developed a pelvic inflammatory disease caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses. I suggest you do a high vaginal and endo cervical swab test and reply to me with the reports and kindly take the fol... Read Full »
I have recurrent itchiness. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with obstetric cholestasis two months back due to symptoms of itchy palms and feet. My LFT's and bile acids where raised. I was put on Ursodeoxycholic acid 500 mg twice daily and pregnancy vitamins. My symptoms disappeared within a week. I am closely monitored, weekly b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are right. You have symptoms and signs of OC (obstetric cholestasis) that shows itching on palms and soles in the absence of rash with abnormal LFT and bile acid and resolves after birth. Obstetric cholestasis has increased the risk of preterm birth especially iatro... Read Full »
Can cholestasis cause itching on stretch marks?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 35 weeks pregnant. By last week my stretch marks were started to itch. So, my OG advised applying Calamine lotion (which does not contain antihistamine). It seemed to soothe the itching, but slowly the itching started spreading to my upper arms and thighs. Then she prescribed Avil ta... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Let me start by putting you at ease by saying that you are normal and your doctor has been doing a great job. As you are near delivery, the skin stretches to its maximum and the tissue und... Read Full »
I have painless, pimple-like bumps on my scrotum with itching. Please help me on what to do.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a bunch of pimple-like bumps on my scrotum and am scared it might be herpes. I also have a lot of itching occasionally in my genital area. I have popped them before and a white head-like substance comes out and then the bump starts bleeding a little. Still, I do not feel severe ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Let me start off by saying that this is not herpes or any other sexually transmitted infection. This is mostly like a Fordyce or sebaceous cyst. It is a fairly common condition. Let me reassure you that it is not contagi... Read Full »
I am a male and have an itching sore on my genitals. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a male and have a kind of itching sore on my genitals. I was experiencing some kind of skin allergy and I was taking a medicine called Cetirizine. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like scabies from the pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by a tiny mite called Sarcoptes scabiei. The mite burrows into the skin and causes intense itching, especially at night. The ... Read Full »