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I have recurrent fungal infection on penis. What can I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a full body to body contact with someone at a massage parlor three months ago. There was no intercourse or oral sex. I ejaculated. I got diagnosed with scabies and a fungal infection on the penis. I took medications for the same and the symptoms went away. However, the burning du... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If the area is not kept clean and dry, this can happen again and again. It is not always associated with sexual exposure. Your all reports are normal. I suggest you continue with the ap... 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 »
I have a fungal infection in my right hand. How to treat it?
Query: Hello doctor,I have one red spot on my right hand, which is a fungal infection. Sometimes, it will grow in other body parts like stomach or legs, but then automatically disappears in 2 to 3 days. I am so worried. What to do? What is the treatment for this? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Have you applied any creams? Do you have a history of diabetes or hypertension? In the case of a fungal infection, you can try using Onabet (Sertaconazole) cream or Episert (Sertaconazole) cream or DK gel (Miconazole), twice a day. But if there is a recurrence, then ora... Read Full »
Why is the fungal infection in my scrotum not reducing?
Query: Hello doctor,It has been one year now, and redness and fungus are not going away from the anus area. It is all over the region. It is on my scrotum, the inner part of the thigh just right beside the scrotum. I have been applying Cloben-G and dusting it with Clotrimazole powder, still not going away;... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your complaints are suggestive of Tinea cruris, a fungal infection of the body folds. It is usually a consequence of excessive sweating and maceration of the skin, tight clothing, and uncontrolled sugar levels. Cloben G is a steroid cream and is strictly contraindica... Read Full »
I have itchy white spot on my penis head with a rough skin after erection. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have these itchy white spot on my penis head and also a rough skin after erected. The white spot will be better after applying Clotrimazole ointment, but I can still see some bumps under the skin. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your concern is balanoposthitis. It is a candidal fungal infection which causes secondary irritation and redness. Start using Lulifin cream (Luliconazole) once daily bedtime for 30 consecutive days. Apply Efficort (Hydrocortisone) 0.127 % cream once daily during daytime... Read Full »
I developed dark lines on my thighs. What could those be?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently developed dark lines on both my thighs. What could these be and how to cure them? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I want to know a few things: Since when it appeared? History of any autoimmune disorder? Excess scratching and rubbing? History of weight gain or loss? Was steroid cream used in the past? History of fungal infection in the past? Answer the questions for details. Tha... Read Full »
How long does it take to cure tinea versicolor?
Query: Hello doctor, I had tinea versicolor on my right shoulder for the last few months, and I was on medication with Miconazole ointment for the same. Still, the white patches have not disappeared. What is the reason for it, and how long does it take to cure? Are there any complications? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I have read your query, and it seems like you are suffering from pityriasis versicolor. It is a fungal infection due to Malassezia furfur. Apply KZ (Ketoconazole) cream twice daily. Take tablet Fluconazole 450 mg single dose. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss wi... Read Full »
The white spots on my neck which are increasing now. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had some white spots on my neck since last summer, but they are increasing now. Kindly tell me what this is. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. After reviewing the history and viewing the image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity)provided, it is tinea versicolor (pityriasis versicolor). It is a fungal infection that mostly appears as white patches on skin around ... Read Full »
I get recurrent burning and discomfort after treatment of penile fungal infection. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I get light burning and discomfort after I have been on antibiotics and sterioids. I had fungal penile infection a year and half back. Why does this keep happening? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. If it is very minor burning, then there is nothing to worry much. How is your urine stream? Good or bad. There might be subclinical infection in your urine which is causing this. I suggest you get below tests done if possible and take below medicin... Read Full »
How to cure the allergies present on my face and inner thighs?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 27 years old. I have got allergies on my inner thighs. I used all the medicines. But there is no relief. Recently, I went for sonography and found with multiple cysts in the ovary. Due to allergy, the skin of inner thighs got darker, and I have reddish marks with itching on my face.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your descriptions, it seems that you have developed tinea cruris. It requires a minimum of two to three months to have a complete cure. I would suggest you take tablet Itraconazole 100 mg once daily and use 2 % Miconazole gel local application twice daily for one m... Read Full »