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Answered by Dr. Meha Tyagi

Are there any remedies to relieve my eczema rash?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information you provided and the pictures you attached (attachment removed to protect patient's identity), it appears that you have eczema, which may have a genetic component due to family history. Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, cannot be cured but can be effectively managed. To address your current active eczema, I suggest you follow the instructions given below: Apply potent topical steroids, which are called corticosteroids, for two weeks.

March 10, 2026

What are the reasons for hair shedding?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through all your details and appreciate your concern. Hair fall can cause a great amount of stress, which is normal. I would like you to understand that a daily hair fall count of around 100 is normal, and this number can also vary. On the days we wash our hair, there will be more strands that fall, which is normal. There are many factors that can influence your hair fall count, such as: Physical or mental stress - for example, if you have been sick in the past three months, have recently taken exams, or experienced a recent change in location or job.

February 19, 2026

What is the treatment for the rashes present beneath the earlobes in every season?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Based on your image, (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity) I can understand that this can be troublesome. What you seem to be having is inflammation in your fold behind your ear which is quite a recurrent problem and can occur in moist seasons. However, this can also be a part of a condition in which there are associated scalp flakes and itching.

January 13, 2024

What body wash should I use to remove back acne, bumpy skin, and strawberry legs?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Based on the images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) and description, you have a condition known as keratosis pilaris. It is a common condition in which small rough bumps on the skin can sometimes be associated with itching. This is not curable but can be managed effectively.

January 9, 2024

Should a patient with a rash that spreads to other body parts from the buttocks start taking steroids?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Based on your description and pictures (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity), tinea and pityriasis rosea both can be the possibility. For confirmation, I suggest you get a potassium hydroxide microscopy and fungal culture. Please answer a few questions for better understanding: 1.

December 20, 2023

What is the solution for my dandruff and its associated fungal infection?

Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern The condition which you are suffering from is seborrheic dermatitis which can be troublesome condition as there can be redness, itching and flaking in regions of body that have abundant sebaceous glands (mainly scalp, face, underarms, chest, groin). There is one normal yeast on our skin Malassezia which increases in concentration in this condition. This condition can be managed effectively but it keeps recurring therefore some form of maintaining regimen will be required after treatment but that is very minimal. To manage this, there are few general measures and few specific ones. General measures include: Avoid putting oil in scalp, over face or body (at least for acute time).

October 11, 2023

How to treat facial moles?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Moles or acquired melanocytic nevi are collections of colored (melanocytes) cells in our skin, which can be genetic. As these are small benign proliferations there are no creams or lotions that can help with the removal. The only way to remove them is by doing procedures which can be of different types and are done only by professionals: 1) Can be removed by chemicals.

October 6, 2023

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