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Can you give a second opinion for my skin pigmentation?
Query: Hi doctor, I am seeking a second opinion on an issue. Recently, a doctor at a skin cancer clinic observed my hands and arms and noticed sunspots on my hands. I have something similar on my right inner forearm. In the past, I have noticed a spot growing adjacent to this. Another, dermatologist felt t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Blotchy pigmentation is a common problem noticed in patients above 50 years of age. Sensitive skin predisposes more to such pigmentary changes. Your clinical images are suggestive of macular seborrheic keratosis or solar lentigo, both of which are benign. Although, comm... Read Full »
I suffer from dry skin. Kindly suggest a remedy.
Query: Hello doctor, I have dry skin and I bought a body lotion but it did not moisturize my skin properly. I wanted to ask if I can apply coconut oil on my face and body first and then apply body lotion. Also, can I apply oil first and then other beauty creams and sunscreens? Please let me know the names ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read about your query and can understand your concern. The dryness of the skin depends on the type of the skin individually. I can suggest you try Aveeno (medicated lotion). You can follow the following routine: Apply a moisturizer within three minutes of your... Read Full »
Is dry and cracked hand a symptom of eczema?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had severely dry, cracked hands for the last six months. Sometimes, I sleep with Aquaphor and gloves on my hands. There have been two occasions where I have noticed one or two tiny bumps or blisters on the side of one of my fingers. It was on a different finger each time and is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can be either eczemaor palmar psoriasis. Please send images for further information. Read Full »
How to heal my damaged skin after using cortisone cream?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 26 years old. I am trying to find a way to heal my skin after abuse of cortisone creams. Quite specifically, in between my eyebrows, my skin is seriously thin and looks damaged. I stopped using the cortisone creams before four years, and I was given them to use due to allergic rea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How long did you use cortisone cream over the face?Repair of steroid-induced damage requires a lot of patience. In mild to moderate cases, gentle cleanser - Cetyl alcohol based with barrier repair agents containing Ceramide and Hyaluronic acid suffice. In cases where d... Read Full »
Can a teenager use moisturizer containing hyaluronic acid?
Query: Hello doctor, I have bought a moisturizer for my 14-year-old daughter. She has dry skin. The cream says it contains hyaluronic acid. I heard it is used for anti-aging. Will this acid have a negative effect on her skin? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hyaluronic acid is good for the skin as it has moisturizing properties. The reason it is used as an anti-aging is its moisturizing property. As we age, we lose moisture from the skin along with the loss of collagen from the dermal part of the skin. I suggest you use... Read Full »
What to do for the small pimple-like mark present near my eyes?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a small pimple like mark near one of my eyes. I was wondering about the cause and treatment for it. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since how long you have it? Please send an image. Read Full »
Please suggest some useful tips to reduce flaring of eczema lesions.
Query: Hello, I have eczema and recently it is been looking like it gets better but then all of the sudden it flares up again. I wanted to ask for advice what I can do to help with healing and overcoming this. I did research of steroids and TSW, so I want to stay away from steroids or drugs. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Eczema can flare up due to a number of reasons. The key is to maintain a proper skin barrier by hydrating your skin to avoid allergen entry. Generally you should avoid using harsh soaps and detergents. You should use a gentle cleanser for cleaning and you should apply a ... Read Full »
What is the cause of dry skin in the front of my lower legs?
Query: Hi doctor,I have some dry skin in the front of my lower legs, but it is on both legs. It is red and looks like dry skin. It does not itch, and I have had it for a few months. Do you have any idea of what could it be? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is xerosis that is, dry skin. Shins are common sites for xerosis. Xerosis can be due to a cold climate, atopic dermatitis or certain other disorders such as hypothyroidism. I suggest you the following treatment for xerosis. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss ... Read Full »
I have extremely dry skin on my eyes and eyelids. How to treat it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 52 year old male with type II diabetes. For the past few weeks, I have had extremely dry skin around my eyes, particularly on the corners and on my eyelids. Lotions tend to make my skin red rather than resolve my issue. When the lotion dries, it cracks and peels again. The problem ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There appears to be a little inflammation and scaling of skin (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I suggest you apply Desonide lotion and Mupirocin cream twice a day to the affected area. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take tre... Read Full »
How to get my itching treated?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from itching in different parts of the body for the last three years. It increases during winter season, though it stays in summer season also. I had a past history of head dandruff, face itch and rashes, which was cured and relieved. At present, I am facing problem of i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be suffering from atopic dermatitis. Do you suffer from any allergies? Is there any history of asthma in your family? Moisturizers, which are specially meant for such conditions and other medicines can be used. For example Aveeno or Cetaphil DAM lotion. I... Read Full »