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Answered by Dr. Shanza Ikram

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

How to control extreme hair fall with itching and flaking in a person who is on medications for the same?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I have gone through your case. In my opinion, you are having androgenic hair loss which often runs in families and gets aggravated by stress and it is an ongoing process due to male hormones. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below.

May 8, 2026

Why are the swelling, redness, and itching caused by the mosquito bites not suppressed even after four days?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Please mix Fudic cream (fusidic acid) and Cutivate cream (propylene glycol, mineral oil, Ceteth-20, isopropyl mystirate, cetostearyl alcohol, citric acid, and sodium phosphate) in equal amounts and apply on lesions two times a day for seven days at least. Take tablet Cetrix 10 mg (paracetamol, phenylpropanolamine, and cetrizine) at night for seven days. You may feel sleepy after that, so avoid driving.

May 8, 2026

Does a large mole like discoloration indicate something?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your case. In my opinion it is a rapid growing mole. As you have described, it was not there almost a year ago but now it has grown to this much size. I am not making you tensed but any mole which grows rapidly is a matter of great concern.

March 31, 2026

Why do I have black moles since three years?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.The image attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) appears like a verruca planus due to a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. I suggest you PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test for confirmatory diagnosis. The treatment plan is cautery or fulguration. The other probable condition would be lichen planus, a non-infectious condition.

March 19, 2026

Are my dry skin patches linked to eczema or cheilitis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your case. Let me explain each of your problems separately. First, let us discuss eczema. It is a recurrent condition often aggravated by the use of most skincare products due to their chemical content, which can cause dryness.

March 12, 2026

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