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Answered by Dr. Pathave Hari Shivaram

I have severe hair loss post pregnancy. Please help.

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.You have hair loss due to telogen effluvium. After pregnancy, there is hair loss in the telogen stage. Hair loss due to telogen effluvium is reversible and they are not permanent. Sometimes, it requires treatment.

June 4, 2026

I have severe acne on my neck and left cheek. Could it be due to the hair dye I use?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for providing information. It is inflammatory acne (adult-onset or hormonal). Henna-based hair dye or Celiac disease are less likely to be the cause in your case. If IUD is hormonal, then it can cause this kind of acne.

May 29, 2026

Why do women with pityriasis rosea often have miscarriages?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to treat your skin problem. Yes, you are right. There are significant chances of miscarriage if pityriasis rosea appears in the first few weeks of gestation. Mostly miscarriage occurs when pityriasis rosea happens after HSV 6 and HSV 7 infection (according to literature).

February 17, 2026

How to treat alopecia areata?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Yes, it is alopecia areata, and the hair loss is likely due to telogen effluvium, with possibly androgenetic alopecia. Telogen effluvium can be caused by any recent prior illness, thyroid problem, low iron hemoglobin, nutritional deficiency, stress, etc. For alopecia areata, you can start Mometasone ointment, applying it at night for 15 days, and Tacrolimus 0.

January 14, 2026

Why do I get recurrent cold sores?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. As per your information and photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can see there is swelling, some small pus-filled rash, and small scars. If it is recurrent, then there are some possibilities, like herpes labialis, cyclic neutropenia, neutrophilic dermatoses (localized), and granulomatous cheilitis. Yes, punch skin biopsy will give a closer clue for diagnosis.

December 5, 2025

Can health issues affect HIV test accuracy after 6 months?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I completely understand your concerns. Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have tested three times in April, May, and June, and exposure is on November 19, then it indicates you are negative for HIV completely.

November 24, 2025

Why do rashes with rough spots occur under the armpits?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. It looks like atopic dermatitis with secondary bacterial infection. I suggest using Mometasone Fusidic acid cream in the morning and afternoon for seven days and Tacrolimus (0.1%) ointment at night for 15 days.

November 7, 2025

What causes redness on the penis foreskin with burning sensation?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If possible provide me images of the affected areas which will help me for a better understanding of your skin problem and proper treatment plan. Thank you..

February 6, 2025

What could be the reason for unpleasant odor and redness in anus?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. If possible provide me photographs of affected areas that will help me for a better understanding of your skin problem and proper treatment plan. Photographs are required for more accurate diagnosis purposes because treatment given without proper diagnosis can be less helpful. Thank you.

February 6, 2025

How to treat acne and dark spots in oily skin?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If possible provide me photographs of the affected areas which will help me for better understanding of your skin problem and proper treatment plan. Photographs are required for diagnosis purpose because the treatment given without proper diagnosis can be less helpful or can also harmful for you..

February 5, 2025

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