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Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with impetigo and started oral and topical antibiotics about 48 hours ago. I wonder if I am still contagious to others and if I can still spread it to other areas of my body? I still see fluid-filled sores that have not burst, and in my mind, those must contain more of ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are keeping safe. I understand your concern and have read your brief history. You can continue on the medications prescribed for you for impetigo as those are good enough. The pustules would take about three to five days to respond to the medications, so n... Read Full »
I have mild irritation around the navel. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a mild irritation type around the navel area. What medicines to take? Please suggest medicine. Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The irritation around the navel area is most likely due to fungal infection, especially if associated with itchiness and redness. So, please provide me with a clear photo and tell me if there is itchiness or redness. A local antifungal cream will be suitable after c... Read Full »
I have a blood infection and itching. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from a blood infection. My leucocyte count is 11,900/cmm. I am currently on Allegra and Atarax. I have had continuous itching and redness of the body and face for the last 20 to 22 days. Kindly let me know what I should do. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Itching over the body and face can occur because of an allergy, skin infection, or kidney and liver problems. An increase in the leucocyte count is the body's response to the underlying health issue. I suggest you take tablet Montair LC (Levocetirizine and Monte... Read Full »
What are the red, itchy, and pus-filled lesions on my face?
Query: Hello doctor, I have developed some lesions on my face which are only increasing and painful. First they developed pus and started itching. The next day the pus broke and it became reddish and more sensitive. I have attached pictures. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do understand your concern. It appears to be a secondary bacterial infection due to scratching of the lesion. Apply Mupirocin cream twice daily for two weeks. Tablet Roxid (Roxithromycin) 150 mg twice daily after food for five days. Use Povidone iodine s... Read Full »
My stitch from the normal delivery has not healed. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a normal delivery five months back, but I can still see one stitch, which has not healed properly. The skin is still raw near the vagina. It does not hurt, but only when I pee or when water touches there, it stings. Please help. I do not want to get restitched, as it has been a l... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. This is not infected, it is just a skin gap. Nearly everyone will have this much of wound gaping. This is more if the stitch was put very tight, it will cut through. This does not need any resuturing. But you will have to avoid sex till fully healed, or else... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have atopic dermatitis on my armpits and arms, which makes them dark, itchy, and unsightly. I cannot even wear clothes comfortably because of this. I have tried to moisturize regularly with a cream containing petroleum jelly, but it does not seem to be working. It even gets itchier afte... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I understand your concern. I am very sorry to hear about your medical condition. Please do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Based on your symptoms, you have been diagnosed wit... Read Full »
Is it safe for me to take Itraconazole for a long duration?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having skin issues in my thigh and face. I had a doctor consultation and have taken Itraconazole capsule for more than 45 to 50 days. When I stop, it seems fine, but later the symptoms return. Is it advisable to continue this medication? My doctor said to continue for one more mon... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Is it a rash? Or annular inflammatory ring-like lesions? Please attach a clinical picture to assess the extent of involvement so I can guide you accordingly. Thanks and take care. Read Full »
I have a skin infection at the joint of my left thumb. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have an infection at the joint of my left thumb. It is round in shape with hard, dry skin over it. I cannot feel anything above it. On coming in contact with water, it absorbs the water, and the surface becomes white and soft to scrape. When I scrape the scales off with a razor blade,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After going through your description, I can think of three possibilities: 1. Warts - A contagious viral infection. 2. Callosity - Thickening of the skin due to constant pressure. 3. Psoriasis - A localized skin disease with bleeding on scrapings (Auspitz sign). I... Read Full »
I have a fungal infection and skin irritation. Help me.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a fungal infection around the thigh area close to the genitals and skin irritation around the neck and finger knuckles. I got treated earlier with paraffin application, Fluconazole tablet, and skin cream. Since it is winter now, I again experience those symptoms. I want to know w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. After going through the history and images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) attached, I suppose it is Tinea cruris (affecting folds and unexposed areas) with Tinea corporis (affecting the trun... Read Full »
I have herpes zoster. When will my rashes go away?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 58-year-old male patient with diabetes. I recently had a herpes zoster skin infection on my back for which I was having Acyclovir and tablet Zoryl 1 mg. My pain has subsided on using the medicine but my rashes still persist. I want to know when will they go. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As I have gone through the image provided (attachment not provided to protect the patient's identity). As herpes zoster rashes are similar to rashes of chicken pox, it will take a few weeks to completely fade off since they go through stages o... Read Full »