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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 »
My aunt has worsening brown skin patches. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My aunt has had skin problems for the past six months. She gets brown patches. She locally met a doctor who gave her a cream called Subban after applying and the brown patches turned reddish. Someone told her to apply camphor and coconut oil, after which the situation deteriorated, and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The basic problem here is melasma. She has brownish-pigmented patches that are usually developing on her face. They occur because of female sex hormones called estrogen or ultraviolet rays exposure or cosmetic overuse, or nutritional deficiency like iron etc. Camphor... Read Full »