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Dry Skin

Dry skin can result from using harsh chemicals and soap on the skin, or it can be a symptom of some skin disorder. The symptoms of dry skin are skin tightness, itching, rough skin, redness, and fine lines on the skin. To prevent your skin from getting dry, moisturize it, and use mild soaps.

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I am diagnosed with penile eczema. Kindly help.

Query: Hello,I have had a persistent issue with a small rough spot, dry skin, and cracks on the glans of my penis. The doctor diagnosed it as eczema and prescribed moisturizing cream and eczema-specific medication. However, these treatments did not show noticeable improvement. I have been maintaining hygie...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern, It seems you are having balanitis. Use Fudic cream and Lulibet cream local application twice daily. I hope this helps. Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions. Thank you.   Read Full »

I have numerous skin issues. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I have dehydrated skin, hyperpigmentation, dark skin, whiteheads, and dark roughness around my nose. Please help.Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It appears to be dry skin with skin tanning. Wash your face with a face cleanser twice daily for two months. Use a good SPF (sun protection factor) sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going outdoors for two months. Take the tablet Antoxid-HC...  Read Full »

I have severe acne, and dry skin that itchs. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old female with severe acne, dry skin, and itching. I have been having this problem for the past two years. My skin used to get dry soon after I washed my face with soap. So I started using a mild face wash, which gave me some relief from dry skin. The dryness in my face is...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! I understand your concern. I suggest you use: 1. Use Moiste (Aloe vera 10 %W/W and Vitamin E 0.5 %W/W) cream or Moiz MM (Cetyl alcohol 2% w/w, Shea butter, Sorbitan Oolivate, Caprylic-capric triglyceride, Light liquid paraffin, C...  Read Full »

How can I attain and maintain healthy skin?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old woman. I am reaching out to ask for your help in developing a complete skin care regimen and selecting appropriate skin care products. I feel that keeping healthy skin is critical, and I want to be certain that I am using the best products for my skin type and issues....  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. To begin your skincare routine, use a cleanser to wash your skin. Rose water can be used as a toner. Use a water-based moisturizer containing ceramide. Use SPF (sun protection factor) 25 or higher sunscreen. Avoid prolonged sun exposure. Increase your intake of antioxi...  Read Full »

Kindly elaborate on how air pollution influences skin health.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 35-year-old woman living in an area characterized by elevated levels of air pollution. Recently, I have observed alterations in my skin, including heightened dryness, dullness, and occasional breakouts. I am troubled by the potential impact of air pollution on my skin's health. C...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate your query, and I understand your concern. Exposure to pollution can indeed lead to various skin conditions, such as skin tanning, dryness, eczema, melasma, premature aging, acne, acne scars, and even skin cancers. To address and mitigate these effects...  Read Full »

How to treat facial dryness and itchy scalp?

Query: Hi doctor, Today I visited a dermatologist for facial dryness, dandruff, boils and itchy scalp. I was prescribed Episoft cleansing lotion, Cetaphil cream, Fusirose lotion and 8X shampoo. Fusirose lotion is out of stock near my place and online. Can you please suggest a substitute lotion? I bought Fu...  Read Full »


Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Getting Fusidic acid in lotion form is difficult. You can use the Fucidin cream for the boils on the scalp. For scalp folliculitis, I suggest you try Betadine AD shampoo twice a week. For facial dryness, I suggest using Cetaphil moisturizer or Epitheliale AH cream (Sodi...  Read Full »

How do I keep my skin hydrated in cold weather and avoid the flu?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 43-year-old woman, and the recent drastic change in climate has left my skin feeling dry and cracked due to extreme coldness. Kindly suggest effective methods to keep my skin and body adequately hydrated in these conditions. I am also interested in learning about preventive meas...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. I suggest you consider the following to help you maintain your skin's hydration: Use glycerin creams for your facial skin. Apply once or twice daily to keep your face moisturized. For your body, consider using moisturizer for effective...  Read Full »

I developed itchy and dry skin after a hair dye. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a question about my skin condition. I have developed a really itchy and dry skin after I dyed my hair. Here are the symptoms. I do not know what the condition is as my appointment is months away. Can I attach pictures?  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and examined your given picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems you have developed allergic contact dermatitis to hair dye. Though you may not have had this on your previous exposure, from now onwards you may have a seve...  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 »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

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 »

My hands are dry and flaky. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, My hands are dry and flaky. How to cure it?  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Though your given picture is not that much clear, I can make out ichthyosis in your forearm (genetic skin disorder - dry and scaly skin). I suggest you use Moisturex soft ...  Read Full »

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