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My TSH level is low and I have a swollen lymph node. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing several symptoms that concern me, including fatigue, unexplained weight gain (33 pounds in a year), dry skin, muscle aches, and depression. Also, for the past two days, I have noticed swelling and tenderness in the right lymph nodule under my chin. I requested a th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It seems you have presented several symptoms that can be indicative of a thyroid issue. Your low TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level, along with your symptoms, suggests that you might have hyperthyroidism. Hyper... Read Full »
I find blood clots whenever I clean my nose. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor,I am having clotted blood whenever I go for cleaning the nose from the last few days. After every four hours, my nose is choking. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Use Solspre nasal spray (Sodium chloride) two to three puffs every few hours. It will help keep the mucosa lubricated and avoid excessive dryness. These days due to weather change and pollution, extreme dryness occurs which causes abrasions and bleeding in the nasal mu... Read Full »
Which lotion can be applied to get a fairer skin?
Query: Hello doctor, Please I need advice on which body lotion to apply on my skin. I have a little fair complexion with dry skin. But I love to lightning up more and also have soft, smooth, and silky skin. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For the dry skin, first of all, I suggest you rule out hypothyroidism by serum TSH estimation and free T4 estimation. If no specific cause like thyroid is present, then you can use lotion over your dry skin. You can use Nivea or Cetaphil like moisturizing lotion over... Read Full »
Why is there continuous itching in a thyroid patient?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother has a big-time issue with itching on all parts of her body. She is 66 years old and has blood pressure and thyroid. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Itching can be due to dry skin (xerosis), eczema (dermatitis), psoriasis, scabies, liver disease, kidney failure, iron deficiency anemia, thyroid disease, lymphoma or medications. Please get comprehensive blood work done to rule out these causes. Please treat accordi... Read Full »
What can I do for my oily and dry skin?
Query: Hello doctor, I am in desperate need of medical dermatological advice for my skin condition. My skin is extremely oily right now, but it is also dry. I have tried charcoal masks and Niacinamide sheet masks, but nothing has been able to remove the extreme oiliness that makes me break out and feel un... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. From your description, your condition appears to be seborrheic dermatitis. I suggest you consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and take the medicines with their consent. In addition, you can do th... Read Full »
How to treat facial dryness and itchy scalp?
Query: Hi doctor, Today I visited a dermatologist for facial dryness, dandruff, boils and itchy scalp. I was prescribed Episoft cleansing lotion, Cetaphil cream, Fusirose lotion and 8X shampoo. Fusirose lotion is out of stock near my place and online. Can you please suggest a substitute lotion? I bought Fu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Getting Fusidic acid in lotion form is difficult. You can use the Fucidin cream for the boils on the scalp. For scalp folliculitis, I suggest you try Betadine AD shampoo twice a week. For facial dryness, I suggest using Cetaphil moisturizer or Epitheliale AH cream (Sodi... Read Full »
I have been suffering from bumps on chin and forehead. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18-year-old, and I have dry skin. I get breakouts on my forehead, and I get an occasional breakout on my chin. Other than that, I have good smooth skin. Around six months ago, I started to get these red bumps around my mouth and eyes that I had never had before. I started research... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed your attached images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Perioral dermatitis is a common skin problem with itchy or tender small red bumps. The papules usually occur around the mouth, nose, eyes, and oc... Read Full »
Please help with itchy red rashes on the thigh.
Query: Hi doctor, I am having a problem with dry skin and rashes. I have a history of atopic eczema on the neck for which I am applying Flutivate cream. 4 weeks back some red rashes started coming up with itching. I thought it is because of dry skin, so I applied coconut oil and moisturizer. The redness ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.Please share in detail about the onset, progression, and duration of the rash. Kindly send me the photographs of your face with a closed eye.Is the popliteal fossa (shallow depression behind the knee joint) or antecubital fossa involved? What is the predominant complaint? ... Read Full »
The sides of my nose gets red and flaky with dry skin. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have questions concerning the skin on my face. The skin next to both sides of my nose gets red and flaky with dry skin. It is itchy and appears often. I do not scratch it, and I have used shea butter and aloe vera. It helps a little bit, but so far still the same condition exists. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can be seborrheic dermatitis, an inflammatory response because of seborrhea, caused by a superficial fungal infection. Do you have dandruff? Seborrheic dermatitis is usually associated with dandruff. Kindly send me a picture of your face from a distance (not in a cl... Read Full »
I am diagnosed with penile eczema. Kindly help.
Query: Hello,I have had a persistent issue with a small rough spot, dry skin, and cracks on the glans of my penis. The doctor diagnosed it as eczema and prescribed moisturizing cream and eczema-specific medication. However, these treatments did not show noticeable improvement. I have been maintaining hygie... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern, It seems you are having balanitis. Use Fudic cream and Lulibet cream local application twice daily. I hope this helps. Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions. Thank you. Read Full »