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I got sunburned and sometimes it bleeds. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I did something very silly 10 days ago. I was outside all day without a sunscreen, so the tops of my breasts were exposed to the sun until 2:00 PM. I got a sunburn which is typical, as my skin type makes me prone to it. Usually, it subsides within a week, if not less. However, this tim... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems you developed severe sunburn. Sunburn is a clinical reaction due to the acute effects of the sun's ultraviolet radiation (UVR) on the skin. I suggest using normal saline or 1:10,000 dilution potassium permanganate compresses or soaks to wash away serous discha... Read Full »
Why do I have permanent rashes on the sides of my neck?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had three scabs or sores on my body for a few months now and they did not heal. They are on my foot, back and hip. They are purple and red with a white dry patch over the top. They are extremely itchy. I also have a permanent rash on either side of my neck and outside my elbows.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. Over the neck, it seems that you have Poikiloderma of Civatte (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Poikiloderma of Civatte refers to redness associated with a mottled pigmentation seen on the sides of the neck, more comm... Read Full »
What is the best treatment for allergic rhinitis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. I saw many doctors and had a nasal septum deviation surgery last year too, to control the allergies but nothing helped. I have to take antihistamines twice every day. I take 180 mg Telfast. The symptoms are very similar to having the flu. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Allergy is a genetic disorder and does not have a permanent cure. When we know we are allergic to some substance, the best way to avoid allergy is to stay away from it. This form of allergen avoidance is not practical in your case. To establish that it is an allergy i... Read Full »
I have a small rash on my belt line. Please suggest a treatment.
Query: Hello doctor,I have a small rash on my belt line that has been there for a number of weeks. It is red, inflamed, and bumpy. It tends to itch a lot. It is not ring-shaped, more like a razor burn. I take Roaccutane, Aropax, and Valtrex. Please find the image. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have viewed the file (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is a common site for fungal infection and frictional dermatitis. I suggest you take tablet Levocetirizine 5 mg orally at bedtime to reduce the itching. Consult your specialist doctor, discu... Read Full »
What to do for skin itching problem in a diabetic patient?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother has itching and scratching for the past three months. She is 85 years old with a controlled diabetic. For now, she is applying Polysporin ointment and Benadryl 25 mg. She gets better for a while, and she gets it again. I am attaching the picture. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like prurigo simplex. Apply Mometasone cream. Mix it with coconut oil in an equal ratio and apply over the affected area twice daily for two weeks. Take tablet Levocetirizine 5 m... Read Full »
I have small colorless bumps on my arm and fingers. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have small colorless bumps on my arm and a couple on fingers of my hand. They do not cause any pain or itching. But, I have noticed that they were not present on my arm earlier, and I would like to avoid these spreading elsewhere. Kindly suggest the causes and treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These tiny skin colored papules are called lichen nitidus. It is a harmless condition. In about 70 % of cases, it is self-limiting which means it resolves on its own, no treatment is usual... Read Full »
I have redness and itching after stopping Hydroquinone and Mometasone cream. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am using skin lite cream for the past two years. This cream contains Hydroquinone and Mometasone. Now I am stopping the usage of this cream. Now in my face, I am seeing redness and itching like skin allergy. Please suggest the best creams or medicine to cure this problem. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have developed contact dermatitis due to this medicine. As it also contains a steroid, skin becomes steroid dependent, so when this is stopped the face becomes red and inflamed. First thing for treatment is to use a good Sunblock OG SPF 60. The second thing is Metro... Read Full »
Dust and perfume make me cough. How to become better?
Query: Hello doctor, For many years, I am facing a sinusitis problem. When I catch the flu, it gets worse. This time, I caught the flu twice this month. The sinus got worse and I visited a doctor who prescribed me with a course of Fexet, Klaricid, and Ventek. He said that I need to take Ventek for three m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sinusitis will not get relieved by Montelukast tablet alone. We will need to evaluate you. Sinusitis can be due to various factors such as genetics, anatomy, allergy, pollution, and much more. When there is chronic sinusitis, we investigate to find the cause and in... Read Full »
I am experiencing ongoing nasal discomfort. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been experiencing nasal discomfort for a lot of days. My problem is two fold. I sometimes have a congested nose due to thick mucus and sometimes my nose goes dry when I am in an area with air conditioner and then feels like something is stuck in my nose. When I try to breathe hard ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is likely an allergic rhinitis. Dryness is likely due to air conditioning. You should identify the trigger other than air conditioner like exposure to dust, vehicle pollutants or maybe some other trigger, and try to eliminate the exposure. It is advisable that y... Read Full »
I have alopecia. Please suggest remedies.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a problem with alopecia for four months. My hair is not growing. Kindly suggest some medicine. I am on vitamins. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your clinical picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The diagnosis is alopecia areata. The most effective treatment will be intralesional steroid injection. This is the injection given straight to the bald area. You need to meet a dermatologi... Read Full »