Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Can I undergo surgery for Basal Cell Carcinoma under local anesthesia?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should ask your surgeon the reason behind giving general anaesthesia in your case. Basal cell carcinoma is a locally invasive tumour with very rare chances of malignancy. The need for general anesthesia can arise when on clinical examination it was found that the tumour also involves underlying subcutaneous tissue, nerves and surrounding structures. In such cases we cannot rely upon the local anesthesia as we may have to extend the surgery.

July 13, 2026

Is there a possibility of HIV after condom breakage?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You would not be at risk if there was no exposure to vaginal fluid with your glans penis. Even if the exposure was there, the chances of acquiring HIV are very low as the contact period was extremely short. I hope I have answered your query. Thank you.

June 24, 2026

Can HIV symptoms appear despite a negative test?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, Candida is there. But it is usually the late manifestation of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Since all your tests are negative, consider yourself negative unless proved otherwise. All other things can also happen without HIV.

June 18, 2026

Does hair fall stop immediately with the use of Proscar?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Both, Minoxidil and Finasteride takes time to act and in some cases it will take two to three months. Both are FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved for androgenic alopecia. You should always remember that if it is used once, then you need to take it for a lifetime.

June 12, 2026

What causes sudden skin hives and itching all over the body?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. Please explain about the exact site of involvement of allergies. I hope it helps. Thank you.

June 11, 2026

Why is my foot rash not improving despite taking a steroid?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. What is your complaint about the rash? Do you feel pain or burning sensation or itching? How long have you been on estrogen? Is it static from the onset or increasing in size? What are the other areas affected? Looking forward to your response in order to help you. I hope this information will help you. Thanks.

June 9, 2026

I have white color eruption on my penis head. What is it?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Any recent sexual exposure? What is the complaint in them? Please send good-quality photographs taken in natural light. I hope this information will help you. Thanks.

June 4, 2026

What are the premarital health check-up to be done for males?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Please share your history or complaints. I hope this helps you. Thank you.

June 4, 2026

What causes limb pain and heaviness at night?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First tell me in detail about your headache to help you in better way. What is the quality of your headache? Is it either pulsatile which means tis-tis or squeezing or aching? Do you have any associated symptoms like nausea, vomiting, facial swelling, difficulty in vision, vertigo, difficulty with noise, etc.? For how long have you been suffering with this headache? Is your blood pressure in normal limit or still raised? Do you have asthma? Do you have any depressive symptoms like low mood, loss of interest, weakness, disturbed sleep and appetite, feeling of hopelessness, guilt, suicide, etc.? I hope you feel better soon.

June 3, 2026

Why Am I Losing Hair Despite Healthy Diet?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you so much for sharing your query with me. Please answer the following questions for more information. Is there any recent stress, either mental or physical? Is hair falling from the whole scalp or sparing any area, like only in the occipital area? Are you on any medication? Please send the photographs of the scalp. Thank you for consulting me.

June 1, 2026

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