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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 »
I have frequent break outs in the collar bone area. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have had this issue on my collarbone where my skin constantly reacts and breaks out since high school. I would wear crew neck shirts to cover it. More recently I have controlled breakouts with a salicylic acid skin wash but it is more than breakout-prone skin. I also cannot wear neckl... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. Well, there is nothing to be ashamed of and your problem has nothing to do with cleanliness. I do not know why your doctor has said so. Anyways be patient. You are having two problems. Contact dermatitis which is a type of allergy caused b... Read Full »
I have been having itching and rashes in my private part due to undergarments. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been having itching and rashes in my private part due to wearing undergarments. So my doctor advised me to apply antifungal ointment. What else can I use?Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Thank you for your query. Well, it can be a fungal infection as it is very common to occur because of sweating. Fungal infection indeed is very problematic if it becomes recurrent. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. Do not keep the area wet at ... Read Full »
Why do I get cold sores and rashes during my period?
Query: Hello doctor, Just wanted to know that from last two times, whenever I get my periods I get this cold sores and rashes like allergy happens on the linings of my lips. The last period date was 17th of the last month and I got this allergy and cold sores like blisters all over my lips and lining of my... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The allergic rashes if they are occurring specifically during menses and the only line the vaginal lips then the cause is unlikely to be menses per se but rather the material of the sanitary pads that you are using from day one. If you have changed the brand of the s... Read Full »
My face has red rashes that intensify and itch sometimes. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have red rashes on the face for the past six months but its intensity changes frequently. Whenever I eat spicy or hot, go in the sun, its intensity increases otherwise redness decreases a bit. It itches sometimes, the skin is rough there. A year back, I went to the dermatologist and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your problem. But you did not mention for how long did you apply HH Sone cream. All your symptoms match with rosacea. However, it can also be steroid induced skin atrophy if you have used the cream for a longer time. Kindly get back to me with details. T... Read Full »
Please help with itchy red rashes on the thigh.
Query: Hi doctor, I am having a problem with dry skin and rashes. I have a history of atopic eczema on the neck for which I am applying Flutivate cream. 4 weeks back some red rashes started coming up with itching. I thought it is because of dry skin, so I applied coconut oil and moisturizer. The redness ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.Please share in detail about the onset, progression, and duration of the rash. Kindly send me the photographs of your face with a closed eye.Is the popliteal fossa (shallow depression behind the knee joint) or antecubital fossa involved? What is the predominant complaint? ... Read Full »
After holding iron rods, I noticed rashes. Please help.
Query: Dear doctor, I am a 66 year old male. No diabetes, no hypertension with normal lipid limits. I am working in a remote area where no medical facility is available. Since last week, I have a rash on my right hand with a rose circle that has several watery eruptions. It is only in the hand. The ones I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You are having herpes zoster. This is a viral infection. I suggest taking the following tablet. Valtoval (Valacyclovir) 1 g thrice a day for five days. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss... Read Full »
I have scaled red rash on my forehead, nose, and chest. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have had this scaled red rash for about five weeks. It started on my forehead but has spread to my nose, chest, and my back. I live in the bush with no doctors nearby. I treated it first with Miconazole (fungicide) for a week and noticed no change, following with Quadriderm for a week ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The areas affected are sun-exposed. So there is a possibility of photodermatosis. It will help if you avoid direct sun exposure. And you should apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of 30 or higher daily even if you are at home. There are ... Read Full »
Why am I having itchy rashes and bumps on my skin at the time of periods?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 31 year old female. I have rashes and bumps, that itch and look like they are big bites, but they are not. They come and go in different places and are more frequent around the time of my periods. I have had these bumps for seven months now. I am attaching a picture, what are these... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and saw the attachment provided by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and it appears that you have urticaria or hives in simpler terms. These usually occur when your immune system is a bit low such as during your periods, af... Read Full »
I want detailed information about cutaneous anthrax. Please advice.
Query: Hello doctor,I am hearing about a disease outbreak, specifically cutaneous anthrax. Can you provide personalized information on cutaneous anthrax, including how it spreads, symptoms, and any preventive measures I can take based on my location and health considerations during this outbreak?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Cutaneous anthrax is not really common and outbreaks are also very rare, so you should not be worried about it but if you are suspecting and there are positive cases then I would suggest you take a few measures such as avoiding close co... Read Full »