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Answered by Dr. Nidhin Varghese

How do I manage sparse eyebrows with tiny bumps at 19?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query and understand your concern.It seems to be seborrheic dermatitis. Instead of Dermovate (Clobetasol), which is a steroid, you can use Pimecrolimus or Tacrolimus gel. You will have the same effect with no side effects like whitening.

June 3, 2026

Why does my recurring itchy back rash not heal?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems like you are suffering from eczema (a skin condition where your skin becomes extra sensitive and easily irritated). I understand how frustrating and stressful these recurring rashes must feel, especially when they improve for a while and then return. Based on your symptoms, I would suggest a few gentle but consistent skin care measures.

March 6, 2026

I am 21, female. How do I manage worsening eczema in hands?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, eczema is bad. I would suggest a few hand care tips. Avoid direct contact with detergents and dishwashing agents (use dishwashing gloves if you have one). Keep hands well moisturized.

March 3, 2026

Can contact of damaged skin with inanimate objects cause herpes infection?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Yes. If your skin is eczematous (inflammed,reddish skin with blisters) and damaged, acquiring infection is higher. What I would suggest you do for hand care are avoid direct contact with detergents - cloth washing and dishwashing (use dishwashing gloves if you have to use them). Keep hands well moisturized.

December 31, 2025

How can I reduce my skin cancer risk while working in the sun?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It can be challenging to maintain good skin when exposed to the sun most of the time. However, you can keep your skin safe by following the instructions mentioned below: I suggest you use a good sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of 50. You can use vitamin C and Niacinamide-based serums at night.

December 16, 2025

Can HIV be prevented after three days of unprotected sex?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a combination of three drugs. You can take them once or twice a day for the next 28 days. For adults, the suggested dosage is Tenofovir Disoproxil 300 mg and Emtricitabine 200 mg (these two drugs come in one pill) once daily.

December 12, 2025

What is the effective treatment for a perianal abscess that is not responding to treatment?

Hi, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. Perianal abscesses, especially small ones, can be managed with good antibiotics such as Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) 625 mg twice a day and sitz baths (by adding Betadine to water in a tub and sitting in it for five minutes twice a day). However, most of the time, surgical intervention is required. I suggest you start Augmentin, but if the condition persists after that, it is advisable to visit a surgeon in the clinic. I hope this has helped you.

September 4, 2024

How to get rid of skin itching in the penis and testicles?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know if you have other health issues or are on any medication..

July 11, 2024

Are painful and foul-smelling boils under the breast, armpit, and groin suggestive of hidradenitis suppurativa?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have hidradenitis suppurativa. I suggest you get a gram stain of the pus done. Also, lose weight if you are overweight and quit smoking if you are a smoker.

June 20, 2024

What can be the reason for anal itching in a 33-year-old woman who wiped herself with a used toilet paper?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Most probably, you have a fungal infection in the region. Would it be possible for you to share a picture of the affected area? That will help me to diagnose the condition better. Please answer a few questions.

June 20, 2024

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