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Answered by Dr. Payal Chauhan

Am I at HIV risk after protected sex with an escort?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you are concerned, but if the mucosal surface were not in contact and there were no open wounds in contact, then it is not possible to acquire STDs (sexually transmitted disease) like HIV, syphilis, herpes, etc. But the STDs like genital warts, or genital molluscum does not need to have mucosal contact as mere contact of the lesions on genital skin can lead to spreading of these STDs. But if you are sure of the fact that there were no visible bumps like a wart or molluscum, then that too is unlikely. I hope it helps.

June 2, 2026

My fingernails are not normal. What could it be?

Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. I understand your concern, but there are no attached photographs in your message. Kindly send a picture of the affected area of the fingernail to help you better. I need to see the affected area to assess the condition and suggest the appropriate diagnosis and treatment to you. Please send a picture of the affected area.

June 1, 2026

How can severe hair loss and itching be addressed?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I need an image of your scalp to assess your hair loss and help accordingly. Thank you. .

May 21, 2026

Having a red itchy area on the penis, which pain after urinating. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please send a picture of the affected area to help you better. I need to see to suggest the appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.

April 27, 2026

Can laser treatment remove birthmarks permanently?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have seen the photo. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I understand your concern.

August 20, 2025

Is it advisable to use Minoxidil to manage hairfall?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern but there are no attached photographs in your message. Kindly send a picture of the affected area to help better. I need to see the affected area to assess the condition and suggest the appropriate treatment. Please send a picture of the affected area.

January 31, 2025

What can be done for allergic rhinitis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If possible kindly send photo of the wheals you are getting. Also, I would need to know how frequently you get them. Meanwhile, you can use the following medicine to help you with these symptoms.

January 23, 2025

What could be the non-itchy and painless follicles on legs?

Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. I understand your concern. It looks to me like lichen planus or vasculitis. But skin biopsy is required to confirm the diagnosis. For that, you need to visit a skin specialist in person.

January 22, 2025

What is the treatment for both sun damage and acne scars in my skin?

Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. I understand your concern, but there are no attached photographs in your message. Kindly send a picture of the affected area to help you better. I need to see the affected area to assess the condition and to suggest the appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Please send the picture of the affected area.

January 22, 2025

Red spots on face despite ointments. Treatment?

Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. It looks like an eczematous rash only (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It could be due to dryness, or excess seborrhoea which is getting exacerbated by sunlight exposure. Use the following medicines they should help, 1. Fluticasone propionate 0.

January 22, 2025

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