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I have aging signs, dark circles, puffiness, oily skin, and blackheads. How to treat it?
Query: Hi doctor,I have aging signs, dark circles, and puffiness. I am worried about my skin condition. I have oily skin and a blackhead, also. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per the history and image provided (the attachments are removed to protect the patient's identity), the presence of aging skin is due to the loss of skin elasticity, which appears as a result of a lack of collagen appearing over time and a... Read Full »
I have dark circles, fine lines and aging spots. Please suggest relevant medication.
Query: Hello doctor,I had some eye problem for which I was asked to do warm compress around the eyes. As a result, I am suffering from dark circles, fine lines, and aging spots. Please suggest any relevant medication. Also, I am not able to understand my skin structure. In the winters, it is too dry and in... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand that there has been damage to the skin. White spots on the sides of the right sides are called miliaria crystallina. In simple terms, it is the enlargement and plugging of the sweat glands. You will need to go to a dermatologist to remove the plugs o... Read Full »
Is slightly low eGFR a reason to worry?
Query: Hi doctor, I do not have any real complaints. I just got my laboratory test results. They show BUN 29.1, creatinine 1.01, BUN/creatinine ratio 29 and eGFR 64. I do not have any bad symptoms other than some retention of fluid. I urinate a lot but I am on Triamterene 75/50 twice a day. I do drink... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know your age and how your heart functions. Do you have any recent 2D echo done? Regarding serum creatinine and BUN (blood urea nitrogen), they are normal. But, eGFR - estimated glomerular filtration rate is slightly low. That really need not wo... Read Full »
Which product is safe for my skin to look lighter?
Query: Hi doctor, I would like to know how and which product is safe for my skin to look lighter. My facial skin does not look like how it used to, and I do not like it. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After 30 years, skin starts to lose its elasticity, and during winter because of dryness, skin looks dull. I would suggest you try: Vitamin C serum - it is a good antioxidant and anti-aging medicine. Apply to the whole face in the morning. A good sunscreen with a... Read Full »
Why do I look 40 years old when I am only 29?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29 year old male, who looks like a 40 year old. I have aged very poorly. What caused this to happen? What can I do to look my proper age? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Early aging can be a consequence of multiple factors. The most important ones are sun exposure, poor nutrition, improper sleep, bad lifestyle habits, and poor regular care of the skin. Excessive sun exposure damages the normal texture of the skin by altering the co... Read Full »
Kindly review my eye examination report and give your opinion on my eye health.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 45-year-old male. I never had eye issues before. I did a routine eye examination and attached my reports. My queries are as follows; 1) What exactly does my report says? 2) Is it progressive? 3) Can it be reversed? 4) Do I need a reading glass? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). This is an average age-related phenomenon, and it is termed presbyopia. It starts at 35 to 36 years in females and around 40 years of age in males. Your power will increase with age. T... Read Full »
Is my dry mouth because of my girlfriend's bronchiectasis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a relationship with a girl, and she has bronchiectasis. She recently did bronchoalveolar lavage to collect the sample from the lungs for testing. The reports were negative for infection and malignancy, but there was an acute inflammation. Is this contagious? And my dentist... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.Her condition is contagious. If it was due to infection, we could say it is spreadable, but if the cause was hereditary or allergic, the chances of spreading are rare.Kindly answer the following questions to help you better;1) Did you develop a dr... Read Full »
I have rough skin on my face. How to limit the signs of aging?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male with quite rough skin on my face, which I am not happy with. I was wondering if you could provide me with some advice on what I can do to limit the signs of aging, specifically forehead lines and also the dry look on my skin. I think my problem is sun damage. I ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can go for Botox (Botulinum toxin) nevertheless I would suggest you to use Cellex C serum and Hydra 5B complex twice daily. It contains vitamin C, which is a potent antioxidant, helps in collagen synthesis. Hence, alteration of aging sign and carries no side eff... Read Full »
Can complete bed rest and having plenty of fluid help in correcting bilirubin levels?
Query: Hi doctor, I got LFT test done for my mother who is 56-year-old. Her results show: 1) Bilirubin total is 1.18 mg/dL, range: 0-1 mg/dL. 2) Bilirubin direct is 0.48 mg/dL, range: 0.00-0.25 mg/dL. 3) Lactate dehydrogenase is 500 U/L, range: 230-460 U/L. Can you please let me know how serious is... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, your mother recently has undergone liver function tests, and some results of liver function have become slightly raised. Bilirubin (total) level is 1.18 mg/dL where as normal range is 0-1mg/dL, bilirubin (di... Read Full »
What are the health benefits of consuming lemon and water?
Query: Hi doctor, Can you explain whether consuming lemon with water in the morning and in the evening is beneficiary or not? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lemon contains vitamin C. The favorable factors are it is an antioxidant; it delays aging and helps to boost the immunity. For further information consult a general practitioner online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/general-practitioner Read Full »