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What causes rashes on the scalp that disappears after a head wash?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the pictures attached (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). It looks like seborrheic dermatitis with furunculosis. Boils and dandruff in common terms. It would help if you had antib...  View thread

From the reports, please provide the diagnosis for the breast lump.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through her report (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). It shows an irregular mass in the breast, which is highly suggestive of malignancy (cancer). The lesions have the cha...  View thread

Why do I have lower body pain with stiffness, tiredness, and weakness for more than three months?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your blood reports (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). There is a slight increase in ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) that is non-specific. However, your symptoms suggest an underly...  View thread

What can cause a change in skin texture on my cheek that is sensitive to touch or stretch?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly answer me the following to help you better; 1) Do you have any history of photosensitivity? 2) Is there a burning sensation on exposure to sun? 3) Any history of atopy or allergies? 4) What is your ...  View thread

What could be the reason for right lower back pain during bending and sitting?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I can understand your concern. Such pain can be due to being overweight. Excess weight can increase the pressure on your lower back and causes pain. So, I would suggest you do weight reduction...  View thread

What does spotting after unprotected sex during ovulation mean?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The light spotting or bleeding is called ovulation bleeding. The fluctuations in LH (luteinizing hormone), as seen in the LH at-home test kit, cause a fall in estrogen le...  View thread

Is it normal to get lower back pain after the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I can understand your concern. Most people experience body aches and severe backaches after vaccination, which is due to our body's response. I suggest you take tablet Dolo 650 twice a day aft...  View thread

How to know if the small bumps on my penile shaft are genital warts?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the pictures that you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). I am not very sure to diagnose it as warts in your case. Generally, genital warts could appear a...  View thread

How to modify my diet to reduce my weight naturally?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Kindly follow the following diet plan: During morning: 1) Milk or tea - 100 mL. 2) Almond and walnuts - 10 numbers each. Breakfast: 1) One boiled egg. 2) Sandwich with chee...  View thread

Can ejaculating on the buttock of a woman make her pregnant?

Hello, Good evening. I fully understand your concern and will surely help you. See for getting pregnant the sperms have to be ejaculated inside the vagina of the female. These sperms then need to fertilize an egg which may or may not be available ...  View thread