Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. Shanza Ikram

What is the brown vertical streak in my thumbnail?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. Well, longitudinal melanoma is one of the causes of brown streaks. Other causes include multivitamin deficiency including zinc. These are micronutrient and not stored in the body and need a continuous replacement.

June 12, 2026

Kindly suggest me medicines to speed up the healing of a burned scar?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. First, you need to understand that it is a normal skin response to heal with either hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation (white color as in your case) whenever it gets trauma (burn or insect bite). Most of the time, the lesion heals within four to six weeks. But if the wound is depressed as you have described, then it means the scar is formed, and unfortunately, such injuries are sometimes permanent, but still, some do show a response to the laser treatments.

June 12, 2026

Why am I having rashes all over the body?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. It is an allergic reaction to the temperature and lights used in the sauna (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please use Calamine lotion. Apply twice daily for seven days.

June 10, 2026

My glans appears wrinkled and red. What could the issue be?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As all your investigations regarding sexually transmitted diseases are normal and you are not having any other symptoms (except wrinkling), you need not worry about the appearance. Try to apply proper lubricant like petroleum jelly or Vaseline two to three times a day and avoid rubbing or friction. Sometimes, it is a normal variant.

June 10, 2026

When should a bruising skin lesion be evaluated urgently?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. Your lesions on the calf are part of Schamberg's disease of pigmented purpuric dermatosis. It occurs when due to some reasons like prolonged standing, blood accumulates in lower limbs and there in vessels pressure increases, and they get rupture, and tiny blood gathers in the skin, and it gives these bruises like lesions. There could be other reasons as well, in addition, to prolong standing like a thin skin.

June 8, 2026

What could cause a spot on my back?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for your query.I understand your concern and reviewed your pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Unfortunately, it is a mole, which is common, especially in white races, and occurs due to sun exposure. I suggest you apply sunscreen regularly with a sun protection factor of 70.

June 3, 2026

How do I safely improve skin tone in my acne-prone skin?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. First, you need to understand you may have frequent outbreaks because they get exacerbated by stress, hormonal changes, periods, certain food items, and cosmetics. Try to avoid multiple cosmetics and exfoliating scrubs as much as possible, as your skin has no dust particles in its pores. Using Glycolic acid peel is good enough, and you can use anti-acne face wash.

May 29, 2026

What are the treatment options for hives?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Well, in medical terms, it is called urticaria. Urticaria is an allergic reaction, and it could be due to any one of the following. 1.

May 29, 2026

My veins are visible. Is it an early sign of varicose veins?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Since you have not taken any treatment for any diseases and almost all veins are visible, you need not worry. This phenomenon is exaggerated in some individuals. Surely this will not do any harm to your health, as these veins are visible for a very long time, and they will persist throughout your life.

May 25, 2026

How to manage cherry angioma with itching on my chest and back?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case (the attachments were removed to protect the patient's identity). These red spots are called cherry angioma, and they are nothing to worry about. They are just like black moles, which normally occur on our skin. These are due to swelling of the blood vessels.

May 15, 2026

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