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I was near a child with boils. Could I get chickenpox?
Query: Hello doctor, I never had chickenpox as a child, and I wonder how you catch it. I was in the same room as a child with red boils that seemed like crusts for about 45 minutes. Is there a risk? Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Varicella (chickenpox) is an acute infectious disease, caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is a herpes virus group. The average incubation period for varicella or chicken pox is 14 to 16 days after exposure to v... Read Full »
I have itchy and red rashes in my groin region. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am having rashes in my groin region. The area is red and it is very itchy. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You described experiencing a red, itchy rash in the groin area that began during your period and has been spreading for ten days. The potential causes for a groin rash with itching, include: 1. Fungal infection: Jock itch is a comm... Read Full »
I experience persistent rashes on my body. Should I worry?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old woman who has been experiencing recurring major rashes in various areas for the past few months. These rashes have manifested in descending order of severity directly behind the right ear, under the left armpit, on the right hip, on the left hip, and along my back ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We feel glad that you reached out to us. I have read your query and am sorry to hear about your discomfort. Your symptoms suggest a combination of atopic eczema and seborrheic dermatitis. Atopic eczema is a chronic skin condition marked by inflammation, itching, and ... Read Full »
What is the non-itchy foot rash?
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed some rash on my right feet. It is not itchy but very rough. I have been massaging for three months with ghee (clarified butter), olive oil, and coconut oil but it has not reduced a bit rather gone a little darker. I have very extremely dry feet. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Looking at the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can list a few possibilities. Asteatotic eczema, psoriasis, tinea pedis, allergic contact dermatitis. Is this picture taken after you have massaged with oil? Do you have it only on right foot? An... Read Full »
I have a rash under my right breast. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a rash under my right breast. It is smooth but then becomes bumpy around the outside of the breast, and it is slightly discolored. I am not sure what it is. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear that you have a rash on your right breast. Without seeing the rash in person, it is difficult to provide an accurate diagnosis. However, based on your description, it sounds like you may have an allergic reaction or contact dermatitis. The smooth te... Read Full »
I have an itchy, fluid-filled rash. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an itchy rash that has white blisters with fluid in it, and it started severely itching especially at night. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and I am sorry for such discomfort. Let me look at the image you have attached (attachments are hidden to protect the patient’s identity) and reply to you. I need to ask a few questions regarding it: Are you diabetic? Any similar conditions... Read Full »
I feel itchy all over my body at night. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,Why do I feel itchy all over my body at night? When I scratch, my skin turns red and the pores become raised, even though I do not have any rashes. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Itching accompanied by the described symptoms (redness, raised pores, no rash) may have various potential causes: Dermatological conditions: Conditions like eczema (a chronic skin condition characterized by inflamed, it... Read Full »
I suffer from fever and vaginal rash after unprotected sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Recently, I engaged in unprotected intercourse with my partner, and I noticed a small cut or scratch. The next day, I took an emergency contraceptive pill, and since then, I have experienced fever and yellow vaginal discharge for five to six days. The scratched area has become swollen ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We feel glad that you reached out to us. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Based on the information provided, you might have contracted a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The yellow discharge and painful, swollen area could be symptoms of bac... Read Full »
I have developed a rash in the past 48 hours. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor,I have developed a rash in the past 48 hours, accompanied by itchiness and discomfort. The rash is more pronounced on my legs but is also present on my arms, hands, feet, and the back of my head. I do not have any known allergies, and the onset coincided with my vacation overseas. Pleas... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. After reviewing the attached pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), the abrupt onset, itchiness, recent travel history, and clinical presentation strongly suggest an episode of acute urticaria, a... 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 »