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What is the red pimple-like rash on the chest?
Query: Hello doctor, There is a red pimple-like rash or hives on the chest up to the jaw line on a four year old female. It turns white when pressed. It always appears after a court-ordered visitation. The only factors we know of are stress or anxiety from not wanting to go, both of those conditions were c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send close-up photographs of the lesion. Read Full »
Can you recommend a product for controlling breakouts?
Query: Hello doctor,I am currently having acne on my cheeks. I am currently applying Benzoyl peroxide gel on my acne. It only reduces the inflammation but bumps are not reducing. I also have pigmentation caused by acne before. I only get acne on my cheeks. What may be the reason? I usually get cyst acne bu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Acne reduces in severity with aging. Use a cleanser like Cetaphil to wash your face. Apply Retino-A (Retinol) cream in the night, and Clindamycin gel in the morning. Treat dandruff if any with Ketoconazole shampoos like Scalpe or Nizoral lotion. You can use sunscreens l... Read Full »
I have red patches post- face wash. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29 year old male. From the past few days, after washing my face with a skin-clearing face wash, my skin got irritated but I thought it was natural. Last night, just after washing my face with the face-wash, my skin had red patches in the morning and there was a burning sensation... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, it looks like you haveirritant contact dermatitis. Are you using any other cream as daily cream with the face wash? If yes, stop it. (Consult a specialist doctor, talk with them, and take medications with their consent.) 1. Use a non-scented ... Read Full »
What cream would suit me for dry skin during winters?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old female. I am facing pimples problem in and around my nose area on my face. Now, in winters, my skin is getting very dry and also getting white. I want to know which face cream suits me for dry skin. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hope you are doing well. At your age, pimples are very unlikely. Pimples seen after 30 years of age is called adult acne, most of the times it is because of a hormonal cause. I am really sorry, I cannot suggest medicines for pimples without seeing your clinical pict... Read Full »
My face itching is not resolving. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from itching on my face for the last two years. I took Levocetirizine, Fluconazole, and some ointment. My doctor also advised me to use soft soap. But, my problem continues. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query in detail and do understand your concern. I also viewed the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Does the itching happen more during the day or night? Any seasonal variation in itching such as more during summer or ... Read Full »
My skin is damaged after using retinoids. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old female. My skin is in terrible condition, and I do not understand what is going on. I am extremely scared. When I was 24, I took Accutane to clear up cystic acne. This was my second round of Accutane. I had also taken it when I was 16, but the acne came back. This le... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are right. You should not have used a topical retinoids-based cream for such a long period as you are aware it makes the skin photosensitive. It will take time for the skin to heal. Along with the broad-spectrum sunscreenwhich you are using, consider applying a m... Read Full »
I suspect of having scalp folliculitis. Can I get a haircut?
Query: Hello doctor, I hope you will read it thoroughly and answer every query. I am a 30-year-old male. It all started with an itchy scalp ten months back this summer. But, I was not concerned much, since it was just itchy and some bumps like mosquito bites (not more than two to three) and some swelling a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have checked your photos (attachments removed to protect patient identity). It is better you go for haircut and shave or trim beard. It may be due to folliculitis or fungal infection by the description. You can get it examined by a doctor or dermatologist for physical... Read Full »
I have dry skin and hair. Can taking Evion 400 help?
Query: Hello doctor, My skin and hair have become very dry. Someone suggested taking Evion 400 capsules orally daily. Can you please suggest if I can take these capsules? Will they help in getting rid of dryness? Are there any side effects? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Evion (vitamin E) capsules will not help much with the dryness. For the skin, I suggest the following: Use a gentle soap like Dove or Cetaphil. Apply Venusia lotion (Aloe Butter, Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Glycerin) twice a day over your body. For the hair, I sugg... Read Full »
What is the treatment for dry patches in the corners of the mouth in a four-year-old?
Query: Hello doctor,My four-year-old son has a one-inch dry scaly pink (sometimes red) patch next to the corner of his mouth. He is healthy. He uses hypoallergenic sunscreen at his camps. It has been five weeks and it is not getting better. He does not have a history of eczema, etc. It does not itch or hur... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern.From your description, it seems like your son has either have pityriasis alba, impetigo or cheilitis (perioral dermatitis). Stop all applications and get a review with a picture at the earliest. Read Full »
How to cure the rashes in the hands, face, and legs of my 2-year-old son?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 2 years and 9 months old. Five months back, he got rashes all over his hands, face and legs, from buttocks to toe. We have consulted many doctors. One of them said it would last three months and prescribed some medicines, but it did not subside. I was then told he is hypersensit... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, your kid might be having acute urticaria symptoms, papular urticaria or purpura. Please send me a few pictures, taken when the rash is active. This will help me in diagnosis. Read Full »