Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are lot of medical issues which can occur from tattooing like HIV (Human Immunodeficiency virus) infection, tetanus, hepatitis B and C and allergic reactions. Nowadays tattooists reduced such risks by following universal precautions, working with single use items, and sterilizing their equipment after each use. As you mentioned your piercing was done only till the epidermis, the infection is highly unlikely (very very less chance) that you will contact any infection. Even if the needle was infected, it requires contact with body fluids like blood.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. .
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the pictures. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The condition in the picture is not tinea versicolor at the moment. This is skin thickening as a result of allergy to sun exposure.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In addition to a thyroid test also get a hemoglobin blood test done. If the hemoglobin is below normal you will have to take iron supplements. In addition to vitamin B12 supplements also take biotin and zinc supplements. Lifestyle changes are also required (which is difficult in your situation due to your job timings).
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a bright red rash on your legs, which is typically a response to allergies. Allergies can be triggered by various factors, such as food (like artificial colors) or, at times, insect bites. The petechial patch on your shin is likely a result of excessive scratching of the skin. For treatment, it is important to use a good, preservative-free hydrating moisturizer, such as Cetaphil Restoraderm, in the morning to help soothe and hydrate your skin.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it looks like rosacea. However, the possibility of lupus and allergies to sun exposure can not be ruled out. You should check out for lupus. Steroids are not given in rosacea, as initially, they may give a good improvement, but as time goes by, you will be completely dependent on them.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Acne or pimples is a very common condition seen in the teenage years and early twenties due to the hormonal changes occurring in your body. There is no need to worry about it. Even if it does reduce, the chances are that you may get another bout of acne over your face. Hence it is more important that you avoid fiddling or pressing the lesions since it will leave scars and pigmentation, which takes a long time to go.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for posting your question on icliniq. As per the photograph you have sent me (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it does look like a wart, I will make the following points, to support my observation. As you have said, they checked it and it was not cancerous. Was this told you by performing a skin biopsy or just orally? To come to a definite diagnosis of a wart skin biopsy is a must.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can do the following for tanning. Use a very good sunscreen. The proper method of using sunscreen is to use a sun protection cream. Sunscreen or sunblock with SPF of at least 30+ daily.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Acne is a very common condition occurring in teenage years due to hormonal changes. There is no need to worry or be embarrassed by it. Chances are that even after treatment you may get another bout of acne. It will reduce with age.
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