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Scabies

The infestation of the skin with mites called Sarcoptes scabiei is called scabies. If left untreated, these mites live and multiply on the skin by burrowing the eggs into the skin. It results in skin rashes, which itch intensely.

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How to manage itchy skin allergy in a small kid?

Query: Hello doctor, My worker's daughter is suffering from skin allergy, as shown in the picture. They used medications, and it worked temporarily. The kid is on normal diet. She drinks mother's milk also. Is there any medicine and cure for skin allergy of a 1.5-year-old?  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems she is having impetigo or scabies with secondary infections because I can make out lots of pustules. But you did not mention the symptoms of childlike. Is she having pain or itching? Sin...  Read Full »

I am suffering from a non-itchy spot lesions on my glans. What should I do?

Query: Hi doctor, I have spot lesions on the glans. There are two non-itchy spots present. It started as a scab with hair growing from it. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and examined your pictures (attachments removed for patient identity protection). It seems you have an inflected bitten wound. Use tablet Azibact (Azithromycin) 500 milligrams once daily and Mupirocin ointment (polyethylene glycol ointment) local ...  Read Full »

My son has rashes on his genitals. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My son is 2 months and 15 days old. He has a rash on his genitals and his pubic area that looks like scabies or a fungal infection. Please advice for quick recovery. We are using EziNapi cream for diaper rash. But it is not looking like a diaper rash. It may be some infection. Please h...  Read Full »


Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, looking at the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is less likely a diaper rash. Usually, a diaper rash involves more of perianal region. It is less likely scabies if other parts of the body are not involved or no family history of scabies...  Read Full »

I have a scar on my lower back on the left side. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have a scar on my lower back on the left side. Recently I was diagnosed with scabies and that scar used to itch a lot. How to treat the scar present on my lower back?Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Thank you for your query. I do understand your concern. It appears to be a scar mark. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below Apply scarend gel (cepae fluid, heparin, and allantoin) at night for 21 days. Apply Mupirocin cream (mupirocin calcium) i...  Read Full »

I would like to become more aware of scabies. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a skin concern to discuss with you. There is a bit of a scabies situation going on in the childcare centers around here. Now, my little ones, aged three and five, have started showing some skin rashes, and you know how it goes, every worried parent's nightmare. I have been doin...  Read Full »


Dr. Nidhin Varghese

Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I can understand your concerns. The treatment for scabies is Permethrin 5 percent cream. It has to be applied from the neck down on the whole body in the case of adults. In children, you need to apply a bit on the cheeks too. App...  Read Full »

My 6.5-year-old son is having itching and rashes on his hands and legs that increase at night. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,My six-and-a-half-year-old son has suddenly developed allergies on his hands and legs, as well as on his face, with little pimples on his hands and legs visible during the day, which become larger at night with itching. I saw several doctors but was unable to find a remedy. I saw anothe...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, examined your pic and can understand your concern. Your son is most likely to have a condition called scabies. Since you have already taken medicine for this, please repeat the same even after seven days. Apply 5% Permethrin lotion once below the...  Read Full »

Could scabies linger in bedding for four years?

Query: Hello doctor, Four years ago, during a sailing trip, my wife and I contracted scabies, seemingly from the boat's captain who showed severe itching. Initially, my wife's diagnosis was incorrect until my symptoms surfaced. Treatment with 5% Permethrin was successful after a two-week interval. While w...  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Please do not worry. I would recommend sending a picture of the affected area. It will assist in providing accurate advice. Recurrences are common with this condition. To completely clear it, follow the below instructions: Treat bo...  Read Full »

I have itching only on the penis and surrounding areas. Kindly suggest a cure.

Query: Hi doctor, I am having an allergy for the last two weeks. This allergy only affects the penis and surrounding areas. Sometimes I have more allergies and creates a feeling like I have to cut this part of the body. When the body is dry, there are more allergies. Please tell me a cure for this disease...  Read Full »


Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It looks like you have got scabies, a condition caused by a mite. It cannot be seen by naked eyes, but only under the microscope. Symptoms include intense itching, which worsens at night, and bumps are seen all over but more prominent betwe...  Read Full »

I have a rash on my stomach that is spreading. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have had a rash on my stomach for one and a half weeks. It started as one pimple-like bump and has developed across my stomach, between my right armpit and breast, and a bit on my lower back. The urgent care doctor told me it was an allergic reaction and gave me Triamcinolone acetonid...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern, and I have seen the attached picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).It does not seem to be shingles; it looks like scabies. Scabies is an intensely itchy skin infestation caused by mites. The diagnosis of scabies can of...  Read Full »

I have bumps on my scrotum and penis head. What could it be?

Query: Hi doctor, Initially, I had bumps on my scrotum and now I got a few bumps on my penis head. I have attached the pictures for a better idea. First It was told that these may be cysts. And later it was told as Fordyce spots. Please give me a correct diagnosis. Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. They are neither cyst nor Fordyce spots. Sexually transmitted disease can be a probability. But, for proper diagnosis I need to know the complete history that is the onset, progression and duration of lesion. Did you experience any whole body itching predominantly ...  Read Full »

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