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I have a new patch on my lip that is flat and round. Is that cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40-year-old female, not taking any medications. I have a flat, round to oval new lip patch. I noticed this about two to three months ago, no other symptoms other than the appearance of it and it is about 8 mm. It is light purple or brown in color. Please advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. In my opinion, there is two to three differential diagnosis of your lesion. 1. Lichen planus - This could result due to many reasons or sun exposure. Treatment is sunprotection by frequent application of any sunblock. Try to apply sunb... Read Full »
I have a lesion on my face for the past three months. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had this lesion on my face for over 3 months, it has not gone away. My doctor injected it with Cortisone and sprayed nitrogen oxide on it, and it has not helped. He is not sure what it is but thought it could be lichen planus or lupus. However, those treatments have not been eff... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If a biopsy was done, then it should give you the exact diagnosis. At present, since you have undergone the procedure, the image of the lesion must have been altered. In lichen planus histopathology, basal cell degeneration and interface dermatitis with colloid bodie... Read Full »
I have been getting sores and bloody blisters in my mouth. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been getting sores and things that look like blood blisters in my mouth for around six months. I had a swab test and blood work was done to rule out HSV. It came back negative. However, there is still a chance it could be HSV as it takes three to six months to show up in your b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your concern may be oral lichen planus which is an autoimmune issue which is treatable. Or this can be aphthous stomatitis which are oral ulcers and they are also treatable. They flare due to low immunity of any reason, low iron in the blood, B12 deficiency, stress, ove... Read Full »
I have persistent, itchy rashes on my back. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, There is an area on my back that started as a rash and it has now spread and it continues to itch. What should I do? This has been there for approximately two months. I have attached photos for your reference.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can see several dark nodular lesions on the back. I would keep a possibility of nodular prurigo or hypertrophic lichen planus. I suggest you use a topical ultrap... Read Full »
Are white spots and stains on genitals due to lichen planus?
Query: Hello doctor, Is this lichen planus? I also have white spots and stains on my genitals and inside my mouth. I have attached pictures for your reference. I had alopecia areata in the past. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient's identity). Yes, it is lichen planus. There will be itchy red to violaceous small bumps over the skin and on the mucosal surfaces like the mouth and penis. It will have a whitish-lacy pattern.... Read Full »
I am anxious that I may develop oral cancer. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been very worried about my health lately. I would like to preface this by saying that I have been experiencing anxiety off late and I have a suspicion that some of these symptoms could be related to that. I am currently weaning off of Prednisone, which I have been taking for an all... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I want to clarify details regarding who advised you to start Prednisone, and for how long have you been on it as this a drug which suppresses your immunity and causes a secondary infection. Care should be taken befor... Read Full »
My tongue is milky white in color. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a milky like white color on my tongue that is more noticeable in the back my tongue should I be worried? I am a non-drinker and smoker. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The condition that you mentioned can arise due to a variety of causes. You have not suggested whether it is associated with pain, burning sensation or itching. Let me name a few conditions where the milky white appearance on the tongue is generally seen. 1. Candidia... Read Full »
I have small colorless bumps on my arm and fingers. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have small colorless bumps on my arm and a couple on fingers of my hand. They do not cause any pain or itching. But, I have noticed that they were not present on my arm earlier, and I would like to avoid these spreading elsewhere. Kindly suggest the causes and treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These tiny skin colored papules are called lichen nitidus. It is a harmless condition. In about 70 % of cases, it is self-limiting which means it resolves on its own, no treatment is usual... Read Full »
What causes black papule that itches along with hair loss?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old doctor. I have had a black papule on my forehead for 1.5 years and that is associated with itching. It got subsided four to six months after using Mometasone and multivitamins but has reappeared then. It first appeared just below the hairline and spread to contiguous ar... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the attached photographs (attachments removed to protect patient identity). You are having lichen planus. It is a chronic disease of the skin due to immune dysfunction. I would recommend you to apply Mometasone furoate cream on the affected areas twice dai... Read Full »
I have rash on penis that is painful after sex. Kindly advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a rash on my penis. I had a biopsy done and the doctor told me it showed nothing on it. It is just vibrant and red and can be painful after sex or masturbating. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be psoriasis or lichen planus (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Does it itch?. Though you may use a moderately potent topical steroid like Fluticasone propionate or Triamcinolone acetonide for it but I suggest you to try Tacrolimus 0.1 % oint... Read Full »