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Will laser cauterization help in overcoming allergic rhinitis?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from severe sneezing for 24 months. I have been taking Aerius during my pregnancy as it was the safest medicine, but it became worst after the delivery of my baby. I literally cannot stop sneezing. I took Dymista. It was working in the beginning, and then it stopped.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It would help if you got the following tests before we decide on any form of treatment, surgery, or medical: 1) Skin prick allergy testing to find out what you are allergic to. If this test is not available, then please do a comprehensive blood allergy profile. Based o... Read Full »
Can allergy affect the penis head?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 31 years old. I have two small affected areas on my penis head and it is not going away. They get dry as they regrow and sometimes, I peel off the dry part using a nail cutter. I am really concerned about this. It is not smooth as it used to be. I am going to attach photos for you... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your question and I have also reviewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These are most likely warts or condyloma acuminata which is an infection caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). The infection is usually acquired by sexual co... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I had cautery, and after one week, the doctor said it was okay to have sex. And then we had sex today, and before I went to sleep, I inserted a vaginal suppository, and it felt itchy. Is it normal? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As we do threading for the face or upper lip and apply some product on the face, which causes itching for some time, and the area where we had hair removal with thread that is more painful for some time, and then it gets normal. It is the same way for cautery. In caute... Read Full »
I have been experiencing heavy nose bleeding despite taking treatment. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor,I was admitted to the emergency room twice for a nosebleed. I have also seen an ENT doctor who burned the blood vessels. I have tried plugging it in for 30 minutes a few times, spraying up each nose, and putting ice pack. I am still having heavy nosebleeds. What can I do?Kindly help.Tha... Read Full »
Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Once you have an episode of epistaxis, you are more likely to have it again. Most of the time, there is no major cause, but at times it may be due to some more serious cause. First, get your basic blood counts done to rule out any defect in the clotting mechanism. Second... Read Full »
What Should I Do For Facial Warts?
Query: Hi doctor, I am getting facial warts again and again at the same place. I go for swimming every day. Is it because of that? I have undergone laser treatment twice and it went away with it. Now, again I have the same problem. What should I do? Is there anything that I can apply as I do not want to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Facial warts occur due to HPV (human papilloma virus) and some people are more susceptible to it due to some complex immunological parameters. They are too notorious to recur and avoid shaving for some time. Also, the probable treatment is electrocautery. Going to the... Read Full »
Diagnosed with CIN1 plus HPV. Is this related to cervical cancer?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 26 years old. Recently, I have been diagnosed with CIN1 plus HPV. Is this the same as cervical cancer? Please tell me more information regarding the same and also tell me how can I get it treated. I aborted my first child due to personal reasons. Currently, I am taking medicine for HI... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. CIN1 (cervical intraepithelial neoplasm) is neoplastic changes in the cervix. It is not cancer itself, but the change towards cancer is seen. CIN1 is treatable. The most common cause of it is HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) infection. Since you currently do not have childr... Read Full »
What is the painless black growth on my knee?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 56-year-old male. There is a painless black growth on the left knee, and that has been there for around two years now. My doctor advised me to use Duofilm (Lactic acid and Salicylic acid collodion) topical lotion in a recent visit. This reduced the size of the growth a little bit.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The growth is a viral wart. It is a form of superficial viral growth on the skin. Yes, it usually increases in size if left untreated and can spread to other body parts by direct contact. They are best dealth with radiocautery, which is a simple office based surgery d... Read Full »
I had my genital warts removed a few months ago. Can they recur?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my genital warts removed a few months ago. I am attaching the recent pictures. Is it a scar or recurrence of warts? Kindly guide. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. I have seen the pictures (attachments removed to protect patient's identity). The lesions look active, so it might be a recurrence. It is not uncommon to have a recurrence of genital warts when removed with cautery o... Read Full »
Can itchy warts be treated with medication and diet?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having warts below my chin and in my underarms. The warts are itchy, especially when they come out for the first time. During hot and humid weather conditions, warts cause irritation and itchiness. Of late, they are growing in numbers around the neck, shoulders, and underarms. I usu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case and attachments (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The best treatment for warts is cautery or fulguration. But you have recurrent warts, and these are not very big in size. I suggest you apply Duofilm lotion (a com... Read Full »
How does genital warts look like and how is it treated?
Query: Hello doctor, I have two bumps in my genitals for two months. Do they look like warts? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the two photos attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I hope you are referring to the two small brownish lesions, which appear to be warts. Can you tell me about the symptoms, intercourse history, and partner history, if any? Read Full »