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Alopecia Causes

Alopecia is considered an autoimmune disorder, and it is usually caused due to stress. There is increased hair loss in small round patches. Corticosteroids and anti-inflammatory drugs help to reduce the problem.

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I have a dark red, flaky patch on my head. Should I be concerned about sun cancer?

Query: Hi doctor,I have a dark red, flaky patch on my head. Should I be concerned about sun cancer?  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please answer the following questions. Are you a diabetic patient? Do you have any history of trauma in the head? Is the lesion painful to touch? Do you have bleeding or pus discharge? Did you do any hairstyle in recent days? Do you have a fever?   Read Full »

What can be done for acne in chest and head?

Query: Hello doctor, I have acne in chest and head a lot and it is getting worse. Kindly advise.  Read Full »


Dr. Sneha Mariam Varghese

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hope you are having a nice day. I have seen your attached photo and understand that you are having alopecia which is loss of hair in patches (attachment removed to protect patient identity), which can be scarred alopecia (causing permeant destruction of the hair foll...  Read Full »

What happens if a male has low testosterone levels?

Query: Hello doctor, A 28-years-old male is having excessive precum, bladder discharge, and inconsistent sleep for six years. He do not experience any nightfall and do not have facial and chest hair. His testosterone level is around 4. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your statement and the report of your hormonal test show low serum testosterone of 4, while the normal range is 8-12 g/dL. It seems to be an issue of hormones since puberty. It requires a complete examination of genitalia and laboratory investigations. On examination, sma...  Read Full »

Is Effexor the reason for my low sexual drive?

Query: Hello doctor, Six years back, I was diagnosed with serotonin syndrome from an MDMA overdose. The very next year, my mother passed away. I was not myself; I took steroids. I felt confident towards the end of the cycle. I cry for no reason. Three years back, I had LSD-induced psychosis. For almost tw...  Read Full »


Dr. Padmapriya Chandran

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your past recurring episodes of depression say that you have to be on a mood stabilizer and antidepressants. Feeling high can be the other side of your polarity. Since you do not have any mood symptoms at present, I advise you to continue the medications prescribed, as ...  Read Full »

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