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I have scars after doing cryotherapy on my penis. Will it go?
Query: Hello doctor, I had cryotherapy done to remove warts on my penis and looks like it is not healing well. My skin appears to be scarring and remains a light pink color after two weeks from treatment. Will this go away? Can I apply cream to help fade the scar? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need some pictures of the affected area to guide you through precisely. Read Full »
The sides of my nose gets red and flaky with dry skin. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have questions concerning the skin on my face. The skin next to both sides of my nose gets red and flaky with dry skin. It is itchy and appears often. I do not scratch it, and I have used shea butter and aloe vera. It helps a little bit, but so far still the same condition exists. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can be seborrheic dermatitis, an inflammatory response because of seborrhea, caused by a superficial fungal infection. Do you have dandruff? Seborrheic dermatitis is usually associated with dandruff. Kindly send me a picture of your face from a distance (not in a cl... Read Full »
Why do the stretch marks on my inner thighs hurt?
Query: Hello doctor, I have stretch marks on my inner thighs and buttocks area. When I sit for about 30 minutes, the stretch marks hurt (in the scale of 1-10, the pain is around 8). So, I have to stand up once in a while. More and more stretch marks appear when they hurt and they hurt too. It is very unco... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your history and picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I get your worry. I can see that you have already tried a lot of therapies for the same with not much relief. Weight gain is usually a gradual process and not much skin stretch... Read Full »
How can I enhance my skin post-resurfacing?
Query: Hello doctor, I have started getting Venus Viva skin resurfacing treatment for atrophic acne scars. I will be getting six sessions over the next six months. I want to complement this treatment with a healthy skin care regime. I read that aloe vera gel and certain essential oils such as carrot seed a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. A resurfacing treatment would leave your skin red and sensitive for a few days till the epidermis regenerates fully. So, you should be judicious in using products which supposedly while aiding skin regeneration are in fact, irritating or c... Read Full »
I have sores and blisters on the tip of my penis following unprotected sex. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I had sex without a condom with my partner approximately four to five days back. Later, I noticed sores and blisters on the tip and inside my penis. It is red, itching, and very irritating. I used curd, aloe vera, and Neosporin powder, but there was no relief. Kindly suggest some ointm... Read Full »
Dr. Madhan Kumar Madathupalayam Velusamy
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to the icliniq.com family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I went through your history and there is nothing to worry about. Maintain hygiene; you can apply aloe vera and curd as you had done earlier. Abstain from sexual intercourse fo... Read Full »
I have a red, itchy, painful patch on my neck that seems to be skin cancer. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old man. I have a red itching spot right above the exposed region of the back of my neck. It has been aching for a few weeks now, and it looks like skin cancer. I tried using Aloe vera gel twice daily, but the problem persisted. It also makes sleeping difficult since the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It seems you have developed tinea capitis or folliculitis. It is essential to start the following early for best results. Stop oiling the scalp. Oil is food for fungus. Visit a dermatologist for a prescription drug. H... Read Full »
How can scrotal eczema be treated?
Query: Hi doctor, I found a red dry skin on my scrotum today. What is is? Is it dangerous? How can I treat it? I am still a virgin. I have attached the pictures of the dry skin. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like scrotal dermatitis. Try doing the following. If it is itching, I suggest you take tablet Teczine (Levocetirizine hydrochloride) 10 mg, once a night for a month. Also, mix equal ... Read Full »
Can head lice cause fluid release from scalp?
Query: Hello doctor, I do not know what happened to my scalp. A transparent fluid releases from my scalp and because of this, my scalp becomes hard. I am unable to comb my hair. After scratching it feels like burning. Can this problem arise due to lice in the head? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, this is happening due to excessive scratching of the scalp that is rupturing the membrane of the scalp, and thus a white discharge is coming out. Please do not scratch so much. Please wash your hair daily with some anti-lice shampoo or neem water. You may also u... Read Full »
I have hyper pigmentation around my mouth. Please suggest a way to reduce the darkness.
Query: Hello doctor, I have dry skin that usually becomes dull without constant care such as face masks and steaming. But my main problem is my dark under eye bags and the hyper pigmentation around my mouth area. Do you have any suggestion on what I can do to reduce the appearance of darkness around my mo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please apply fresh cucumber around the mouth area and under the eyes as it is very safe. Also, apply little Lactocalamine lotion in the same area. Apply fresh tomatoes peelings, take vitamin E capsule once daily for a month and vitamin B complex. Eat a lot of citrus fru... Read Full »
How can I take care of my skin during summers and winters?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 28 years old. I have acne-prone sensitive facial skin. In winter it is dry, and in summer it is oily. I am unable to select my skincare products, and due to this, my skin is getting worse. I cannot try various home remedies as some of them make my face red and irritated. Mostly, my f... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Use aloe vera cream twice daily. It will help to moisturize your skin. Do you get flushing or redness on your face when eating spicy food? Hot coffee or tea? Stress? Do you get more red pimples during your menstrual cycle? Have you used steroid creams on your face like ... Read Full »