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Answered by Dr. Idowu Olalekan

I get chilblains with cold exposure. Can vasodilators treat it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The following can help alleviate and prevent chilblains: Tablets Vitamin B complex twice daily. Keep affected skin areas warm and avoid extremes of temperature. You may use some creams that help reduce itching if your skin is itchy.

December 24, 2025

What causes high blood pressure in teenagers?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I noticed that you have grade 1 obesity (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You will need to give more history, for example, do you have a family history of hypertension. The neck swelling needs to be evaluated to rule out a thyrotoxicosis. The following investigations are recommended: urinalysis, serum electrolyte urea and creatinine, fasting lipid profile, fasting blood glucose, chest radiograph, urine VMA (vanillylmandelic acid), and a neck scan.

November 5, 2025

There are red lines on my neck that look like stretch marks. What can be done?

Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. The pictures uploaded did not show the said stretch mark (attachment removed to protect patient identity). However, what readily comes to one's mind is that it may be spider veins (widened tiny blood vessels just below your skin). The doctors call such condition telangiectasia. Thank you for consulting me.

November 21, 2024

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