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I got a rash on the base of my ring finger after wearing a ring and it is getting worse. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a rash or bumpy area on the base of my ring finger on the side where it touches my middle finger. That occur several days ago while I was wearing a silver ring on that finger. I have taken off the ring but the area is getting painful with irritation and it seems to be getting wors... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the picture provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is most likely to be a viral infection like herpes or a contact dermatitis. These lesions are usually tiny grouped blisters and cause pain. They last for about 7-10 days and resolve spontane... 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 itchy dry white patches on the hand and neck. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,Some white rashes or patches have grown up on the upper portion of the palm, behind, and the left side of the neck and arms. They itch when they become dry. I applied Candid B for a few weeks but could not get rid of it. It has been quite a long time with this. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. The photos are not clear. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It shows a lichenified lesion on the dorsum of the foot and hypopigmented lesions on dorsum of hand, neck and in other site lesions are not shown. Duration, presenc... Read Full »
I have eyelid indentation caused due to toothpaste. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and I once in my lifetime applied toothpaste on my bottom eyelid trying to help with the dark circles I had but then I had an irritation there and the next morning I had a scab which later fell off and left an indentation on my end eye that looks like an ugly wrinkle... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The indentation below the eyelids as I can see the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) could have been due to two things. Toothpaste that you had applied might have caused contact dermatitis and in turn skin thinning in th... Read Full »
I have contact dermatitis, and my hands are blood red despite using Clobetasol cream.
Query: Hi doctor, I have dermatitis, specifically irritating contact dermatitis. For the past year, I have excessively washed my hands and have caused my hands to be blood red. I have been trying to find a dermatologist and prescribed topical steroid ointments like Clobetasol. I have used these treatments ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per the history and images provided (the attachments are removed to protect the patient's identity), it is Tinea manuum. Tinea manuum is a fungal infection specific to hands that may also be associated with onychomycosis, meaning a fungal ... Read Full »
Could a hair mask be the reason for vulvar dermatitis?
Query: Hello doctor, I think I have dermatitis in the vulva, and my gynecologist advised me to get a dermatologist's opinion. I used a hair mask one month ago. While rinsing the hair mask, it came in contact with my genitals, causing redness, itchiness, burning sensation, and a watery discharge. I took a t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for providing the information. From your statement, it looks like contact dermatitis with superimposed infection. It is normal to have candida in genital areas, but if it causes curdy white discharge and itching, it is a matter of concern. For the time being, ... Read Full »
I am having a lot of itching in the vaginal area. How to prevent it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having a lot of itching and irritation in the vaginal area. I observed a slight itching sensation in the vagina starting from the last week. Day by day, it irritates me a lot. Please help me to prevent this. I am not under any medication. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Itching and irritation around the vaginal area could be due to vaginal yeast infection, bacterial infection or urinary infection or poor hygiene, or contact dermatitis (to clothes or panties). You could try the following methods to reduce these symptoms: 1) Do not ... Read Full »
My cousin has itching on the back of her hands and on the face. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, This is regarding my cousin, who is 28 years old and has itching on the back of the hands and also on the face. She often has small water-filled pimples for one year, which burst out and are painless (flaccid and tense). There is no involvement of lips, inside the mouth, or any other ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is pemphigus foliaceus. In the attached picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), crusted papules and plaques with occasional flaccid bullae are seen. Any mucosal involvement? Any systemic disorder? Any dermatological disorder in the past or pr... Read Full »
My scalp is very itchy with tiny red bumps. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have problems with my scalp. My scalp is very itchy, sometimes it feels like something is ticking under the skin, and there are small red bumps in some areas that are very itchy. I do not have any excessive dandruff or any dry scaly patches. Could you let me know what is it and how... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Regarding your symptoms, it seems you have developed a cosmetic dermatitis. I suggest you take a tablet of Paracetamol (analgesic) and apply a 0.02 percent Hydrocortisone (corticosteroid) ointment twice daily. Kindly consult a specialist,... Read Full »
I have red or purple itchy spots on my arms and biceps. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I just moved from one country to another and have been eating many unusual foods. I am a vegan but have eaten meat and transferred from being primarily vegetarian due to hidden meat and animal products in food. I include this information as I wonder if this results from food. I get a lot ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and examined your given pictures (attachment removed for patient identity protection). Unfortunately, it seems you have developed allergic contact dermatitis. You can use topical Mometasone cream local application twice daily and take a tablet of ... Read Full »