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I have atypical dermatitis. Is it contagious?
Query: Hi doctor,Before few months, I was diagnosed with atypical dermatitis. I had red spots on and off regularly. They were not itchy except the ones present on my scalp and forefront. Showering exacerbated the symptoms for about 30 minutes. But this happens only with water. But there was no reaction to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your description, you seem to have hives or urticaria. It is a slightly red or white lesion occuring on the skin and disappears after a few minutes or hours. This often occurs due to allergies to some internal or external agent. It can also occur due to wat... Read Full »
Why do my temples get swollen when I chew hard food?
Query: Hi doctor, I get a swelling on the temple after chewing on hard food, for example, steak or candy. The swelling goes down after I stop eating, but the area feels numb for a long time after that. What can cause this? I have chronic urticaria and MGUS. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have carefully reviewed your health query and will answer your concerns. The issues you mentioned are related to mastication (chewing). It is a process where you have to put a lot of energy, and the muscles of mastication are widely used. It seems there is some ne... Read Full »
My son has rashes that increase every evening. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, My 4 year old son has some kind of rashes from last week. We visited a pediatrician who suggested a dermatologist consultation. I have attached images of the rashes and the prescription. We noticed that it increases in the evenings. Every morning he wakes up with clear skin and during ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the images and reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The child's rash is called urticaria. This is a non-specific rash that may be due to food, dust, insect bite, or viral fever. Once it starts, it persists for anywhere between 15 to 4... Read Full »
Does vasoconstriction occur due to an allergy to antihistamines?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having major vasoconstriction problems. I would like to know if my daily antihistamines intake is causing this problem. I am taking Loratadine and Fexofenadine hydrochloride daily for allergies. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know in detail, what you mean by vasoconstriction problems? Is it affecting your hands or your feet or anywhere in the nasal bed? Do you experience any bluish discoloration of the nails or hands? Do you have any pain in the hands or feet? Do you have ul... Read Full »
I get occasional angioedema with urticaria. Will it cause anaphylaxis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old female. I was just diagnosed with chronic urticaria. I went to an allergic specialist for skin testing because my skin was so sensitive I reacted to everything. They then did the RAST test on me. Everything came out class 0 except for egg white, wheat, and oats bein... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. RAST (Radioallergosorbent test) is a highly accurate test. If the test is positive for a specific allergen, it shows that you are sensitized to that particular allergen. This means that you may mount an allergic response when you are exposed to that allergen. Howeve... Read Full »
My face started getting itchy after mowing the lawn. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor,I had mowed the lawn on the seventeenth or eighteenth and ran over some poison sumac but was careful not to step in it. I am aware it could take up to two days to show up, but no issues were present until the twenty-fourth or twenty-fifth. Then my face started getting itchy, and I was rubb... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your statement, you have been suffering from rashes around your eyes, on your face, and on your chest. Again, acnes irritation has been flared up from this allergy. According to the pictures provided here (attachments removed to protect the patient's id... 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 had an itchy blister under my right breast a year ago, which came back today. What could it be?
Query: Hi doctor, I had an itchy blister under my right breast. I had the same thing happen a year ago, and the doctor gave me steroid cream and antibiotics, and it went away. I have used steroid cream this time, and it went away after three days. However, it came back again after a few days. Do I need ant... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per the history and image provided (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), it appears as urticaria. Urticarial rashes may be due to hypersensitivity, where one's body immediately and excessively responds to an insect bite a... Read Full »
Can acupuncture help in treating my persistent hives?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 45-year-old woman who has been experiencing persistent hives and has explored various treatment options but it does come back. I have an absolutely clear medical history and am not under any medication. Do you think acupuncture might help? I have heard it is really beneficial. Ho... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms of persistent hive and questions about acupuncture, acupuncture involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the skin. it is a Chinese traditional medicine. It aims to restore bala... Read Full »
My mother is experiencing chronic urticaria. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am reaching out on behalf of my mom, who is 48 years old. Ten years ago, she experienced chronic urticaria, which was successfully treated with a course of tablets. Unfortunately, the symptoms have resurfaced, and despite taking tablets for the past month, the condition persists. Her ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Navigating chronic urticaria can be challenging. I would suggest your mother to engage in a conversation about her symptoms with a healthcare professional for personalized guidance. Additional tests or treatments may be advised based on her specific condition. Mea... Read Full »