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How to get rid of the redness and itching caused by the over usage of topical steroids?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 19-year-old female. I am affected by skin problems due to the over-usage of Bitvio cream. Now, I cannot stop that cream because of over-usage. If I stop using it, my face becomes red with some itchy rashes. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Your condition is known as topical steroid-dependent face damage. Long-term use of steroid creams causes thinning of skin, redness, prominent vessels, some hair growth, photosensitive, etc. Also, when one tries to withdraw, they can hav... Read Full »
I have white spots on my face. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 and I have white spots on my face. Actually, I have had this problem since childhood. The spots occur every year on my face, especially in summer. But this time it has been two months and they are still present in my face although I am applying sunscreen and keep my face moistu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The white spots you describe can be due to various causes. It may be due to a fungal infection called tinea versicolor which usually occurs in the summertime, or it may be an allergic reaction to the sun. I suggest using an antifungal cream like Clotrimazole 1 % cream twi... Read Full »
After a post-delivery blood transfusion, I got rashes. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I delivered a baby through normal delivery 15 days before, and I got one unit of blood transfused. Yesterday, I got rashes and blisters only on my face, which keeps increasing. What to do? Please help. I am taking antibiotics, multivitamins, calcium, and iron supplements. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Blood transfusion and antibiotics are the two reasons, which can cause rashes in your situation. You have to wait and watch. If the problem increases, you need to take steps like changing the antibiotics and evaluating blood transfusion. But, if the problem resolves ... Read Full »
I have been having tiny bumps on my face, which have not improved. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have noticed tiny bumps on my face that appeared about a month ago, and they have not improved significantly. They seem to fluctuate, sometimes increasing and other times decreasing. These bumps are mainly on my cheeks and forehead. Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I read your query and understood your concern. There are several possible reasons for the appearance of tiny bumps on the face, here are a few common causes: Acne: Acne is a common skin condition that can cause various types of bumps on ... Read Full »
Do getting walls painted cause rashes and breakouts on face?
Query: Hello doctor, Could painting our interior walls cause our 6-year-old to break out in a rash on her face? She has had mild eczema since she was a baby and is seen sometimes on her legs and arms. Shortly after we painted, a patchy rash appeared all over her face but nowhere else. If this is the cause,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is very common for an eczematous child to get a reaction or allergy to any chemical. And yes, paint does contain such an ingredient which can irritate the child's skin. Keep the child's skin well moisturized by applying Vaseline. I suggest applying 1 % Hydrocort... Read Full »
My new born baby got a rash on his chin. What is the cause?
Query: Hi doctor, Our newborn boy is now 10 days old. He drinks soy formula milk because he is allergic to milk. Today, he started having this rash on his chin (photo attached). He wears gloves but likes to touch his chin. What can we do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the photo of the rash that you have sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As it is present only on the chin, it is less likely to be an allergic rash, which in contrast will be on the entire body. This rash looks more so like a type of milia. ... Read Full »
I suspect of suffering from rosacea. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am almost 22, and I am pretty sure I have rosacea. My face gets flushed frequently around my nose, a small part of my forehead, and my chin, particularly during summers. I also get small pimple-like bumps on the red areas, especially my nose. Sometimes the tip of my nose also swells up ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would suggest you attach your clinical picture along with your query so that it is convenient for me to comment on your condition. However, if it is rosacea, I would like to mention a few skin care tips here: 1. Avoid having very hot beverages like coffee, tea, an... Read Full »
I have red bumps on my forehead. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hi doctor, I have red bumps on my forehead. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the images attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it is due to excess oil and sebum secretions from your skin, hormonal fluctuations in your body depending on the age group, imbalanced diet including consuming fatty food, red meat, and swe... Read Full »
I have red dots on my face after using a vitamin C serum. Is it due to an allergy?
Query: Hello doctor, My face has red dots, and I feel there is more difference in the morning than the rest of the day. Yesterday, I used a vitamin C serum on my face, which caused an allergy. I am attaching the pictures for your reference. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). There appears to be an irritant contact dermatitis over the cheeks and early acne. The redness will take five to seven days to subside. You need to keep applying a non-comed... Read Full »
I had swelling under my left eye when I got up today morning. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27-year-old female. Today morning when I got up, under the left eye, there was swelling. I have experienced this before, but that was because of a face cream I used. Now I have been using a different one for the past two years. I had been prescribed Elidel cream before. What can be... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. I have seen the photograph attached (photograph removed to protect the patient's identity). There is localized facial erythema with swelling of the left cheek. For a better assessment, kindly pro... Read Full »