Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Based on your symptoms, this appears to be chronic urticaria (a condition where itchy, raised hives recur frequently and last for more than six weeks). In most cases, these bumps come and go within a few hours and recur unpredictably. Possible triggers may include: Stress.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Your symptoms indicate chronic lip dryness and mild pigmentation, which can often result from over-drying, sun exposure, or irritation from various products. Based on your symptoms, the possible causes for your condition can be as follows: Chronic lip licking or friction causes constant cycles of moisture loss, which can exacerbate dryness and darkening of the lips. Overuse of petrolatum Jelly provides protection, but exclusive long-term use without gentle exfoliation or hydration underneath can lead to dullness or trap dead skin cells.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your symptoms are consistent with moderate-to-severe chronic atopic dermatitis, worsened by occupational exposure as a hairstylist. This condition is caused by a combination of skin-barrier dysfunction and an overactive immune response, with stress and irritants triggering flares. I suggest you follow this treatment plan: Daily skin-barrier care is essential.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com Given your history of atopic dermatitis and Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 2, which includes Addison’s disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, your skin may be more reactive and harder to treat. Here is how we can address your condition: Autoimmune activity and fluctuations in hormones can weaken the skin barrier, increase inflammation, and reduce healing capacity, leading to more frequent or severe flare-ups. Long-term corticosteroid therapy for Addison’s disease can thin the skin, while thyroid imbalances may cause dryness and sensitivity. Apply bland, fragrance-free emollients multiple times a day. Avoid products that contain alcohol or fragrances.
Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern.Your concern is about Dupilumab. It is a monoclonal antibody that is safer, but in the long term, if you use this medication, it should be stopped in pregnancy. The benefit of the potential risk of eczema is to control it with the moisturizer and topical short-course, steroid, and narrowband UVB phototherapy is considered safer in pregnancy as compared to Dupilumab.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I understand how worried and uncomfortable this must feel for you. Based on what you have described, soreness after prolonged bleeding, irritation from pads, and shaving, this seems most consistent with folliculitis or contact dermatitis (inflammation of hair follicles or skin irritation), rather than something sexually transmitted. Shaving can easily irritate the skin and introduce bacteria into small pores, especially when the area is already sensitive from friction and moisture.
Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your query and understand your concern.I have carefully reviewed the photo and your medical history. The spot on your toe appears to be a small pigmented lesion about 1.5 mm in size.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Here is what I think is going on with your skin: the thickening and dark patches are likely because of the long-lasting tinea infection you had. For now, you do not need any tests unless the tinea comes back. If it does, then we can do a simple scraping test called KOH (potassium hydroxide) to check for fungus.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. Hormonal changes during ovulation and in the premenstrual phase can commonly trigger eczema flares. This is not unusual and is often seen in individuals with hormonally sensitive skin. Regarding topical steroids, mild to moderate options such as hydrocortisone or desonide are generally considered safe during pregnancy.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. You noticed a small, well-defined black spot under your toenail only three days ago, with no definite history of injury or trauma. In most cases with such a short history, the most likely cause is a subungual hematoma. It is a tiny collection of blood trapped beneath the nail plate from everyday micro-injuries that often go unnoticed.
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