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Can Cutibacterium acnes cause chronic skin problems?
Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.I suggest using Clindamycin ointment for local application and tablet Doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 10 days.Laser or Light Therapy: This treatment works best with other acne treatments. View thread
Does hormonal imbalance cause painful acne before periods?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your symptoms, the diagnosis is acne vulgaris (grade 2). Do not apply Mometasone cream over the face, as it is a steroid cream. Please get an ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis during the second and third days of the menstrual cycle to rule out PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease). View thread
Treatment for shoulder injury from horse riding accident?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will answer your last question first, the answer is no. You can strain your ligaments but cannot tear them by carrying heavy loads unless you have strained a poorly healed torn ligament. View thread
Bent teeth returning after ortho treatment. What now?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Removing upper premolars is a part of orthodontic treatment if space requirements make it mandatory. This is done to take back your forwardly placed front teeth. The doctor should maintain the inclinations of the front teeth while taking them back. View thread
Cause of green discharge with fishy odor despite medication?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need not worry, as per your complaints and from your photos, you have bacterial and fungal infections. Do these investigations. 1) CBC (complete blood count). 2) Smear study from vaginal discharge. View thread
B12 six times higher than normal with supplements. Why?
Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. The very common cause for elevated B 12 is the B 12 supplement or injection intake. So in your case, high B 12 might be due to B 12 supplement intake. Hence it is advisable to stop B 12 supplement now. View thread
Why is there enlarged node six months after unprotected sex?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lots of tests you have undergone and all have turned negative, so you cannot label as HIV positive. If the lymph node is big enough, consult a general surgeon for FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology )and histopathological examination will give clear picture about what it is. View thread
What does headache, nausea and rashes on tongue indicate?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, you likely have oral candidiasis. You can take these measures for the relief of sore throat and rashes on tongue and gums. 1) Avoid spicy food intake. View thread
What does increased echogenicity in liver ultrasound mean?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your ultrasound does show hepatomegaly with fatty infiltration. No focal abnormality can be seen in the images provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity). However, ultrasound has its limitation and is not able to see through the bowel gases and fat depth which is why your radiologist has mentioned to avoid over diagnosis. View thread
Causes of stiff neck that restricts the head rotation?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is it just a stiff neck or also do you have electric shooting pain in the arms and numbness or weakness? If it is only the former, then, oddly, the stiffness has not improved over a period is two months. View thread