I recently found out that I'm allergic to gloves and I'm treating the allergy using Elisone and Deline. Are there any faster treatments? And is putting ice helpful?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Allergy to gloves usually results from allergy to one of the specific components of the gloves, most commonly latex. This is a type of contact dermatitis (derma- for skin, itis- for inflammation), whe... Read More
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What medication or lubricants can remove bad odor caused by balanoposthitis? Any advice or tips?
2 Answers
Dr. Jinan Usta,
Family Medicine
- Proper hygiene with frequent washing and drying of the skin is an important preventive measure. Applying antibiotics creams containing metronidazole and an antifungal (clotrimazole cream) or low-pote... Read More
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For the past 3 weeks, my palm has been getting very dried despite the fact that I drink a good amount of water. I tried many moisturizers but no results. I do not suffer from dehydration.
Dr. Rola Al Dhaybi,
Dermatology
- If it doesn't respond to moisturizers then there are different possibilities such as contact dermatitis, psoriasis, fungal infection, postinfection, etc. Treatment would differ based on the cause... Read More
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When I sit down or when I am driving, I feel an eruption in my penis. What is the reason behind it? I am single, not married. Any solution?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- If there is no problem of sexually transmitted disease, it may be a problem of contact dermatitis. So this region must be cleaned and dried. If the problem persists, book an appointment.
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Dear Drs,Im female 30 yrs old, i had a blood test 2 days ago,it shows that the eosinophils,is above the normal range 9.1%.Likewise,1st hr.Sedimentation rate is 30 mm &2nd hr.sedimentation rate is 56mm
Dr. Karim Farah,
Pulmonology
- the most important is not the percentage but the absolute number of eosinophilia which is equal to the number of white blood cells x the percentage (9.1 in your case). if the number is > 500 then i... Read More
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