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I am concerned about skin cancer and melanoma. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40-year-old male and have concerns about skin cancer, particularly melanoma. Can you please describe the symptoms of skin cancer, with a focus on melanoma, and how it is diagnosed? What are the key recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding skin cancer pr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The risk factors for developing melanoma are direct sunlight, family history, multiple mole syndrome, and many others. Symptoms of skin cancer can range from a change in pre-existing mole, skin nodule eruption, skin ulceration, and sh... Read Full »
Are self-tanning creams linked to cancer?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 32 years old. I have been using self-tanning creams for around seven years all year long. I have stopped for the last two years. I am worried because I have read that self-tanning creams are causing cancer and tumors. Is it true? Are they out of my system, or will it take years to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, self-tanning lotions are known to cause skin cancer. Please stop using it and avoid exposure to sunlight without sunscreen. Use sunscreen with SPF 50 or more, and apply every fourth hour. Look for any changes in the skin, any bumps that... Read Full »
Can nevus spillus tend to turn cancerous?
Query: Hello doctor, I have speckled lentiginous nevi, also known as nevus spilus. I have had it since I was a baby. I do not know if it is congenital. Ever since I read online that they can transform dangerous, I do not feel comfortable in my own skin. I know the nevus spilus is alright right now. Its bor... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). From your descriptions and given image, it does seem you have nevus spilus. There is nothing to worry about. The nevus spilus is present in 3 % of fair-skinned people. ... Read Full »
I have a small non-painful red pimple on my scalp. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I discovered a tiny red pimple on my scalp. It is not painful or itchy. I suffer from health anxiety. Bleeding happens from constant scratching. Is it a skin cancer like melanoma? Please help me, doctor. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Please send a clear photograph of your skin lesion. Also, please do not scratch your scalp and wash your scalp two to three times a week. Thank you. Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a raised bump lesion with red dots in the center of my scrotum for one month. It has not grown in size and does not bleed or release pus. It was a little tender or painful before but the pain has decreased. I thought I had shaved and maybe this is a boil and will go away b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have seen the images and it seems like a wart to me. Does it pain as a boil usually does? Please revert back with the answers. Thank you. Read Full »
I have a mark on my back and a black spot on my toenail. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a mark on my back for the past seven months. I also have a dark spot under my toenail. I have read online that it could be a sign of skin cancer. I can send photos if required. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understood your concern. Please send clear pictures of your back with the mark to properly evaluate the problem. I hope this information will help you. Thank you. Read Full »
I have a red, itchy, painful patch on my neck that seems to be skin cancer. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old man. I have a red itching spot right above the exposed region of the back of my neck. It has been aching for a few weeks now, and it looks like skin cancer. I tried using Aloe vera gel twice daily, but the problem persisted. It also makes sleeping difficult since the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It seems you have developed tinea capitis or folliculitis. It is essential to start the following early for best results. Stop oiling the scalp. Oil is food for fungus. Visit a dermatologist for a prescription drug. H... Read Full »
Can scratching a mole cause melanoma?
Query: Hello doctor, After walking in the woods and finding ticks on my dog, I did a skin check on my body. I noticed an area on my calf that had turned into a purple and dark-raised area. I thought it was a blood blister and scratched it off. I now realize that the dark spot was a previous mole that must... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Bleeding and irregular margins indicate a suspicious lesion. A fair skin tone, increasing age, family history of skin cancer, prolonged exposure t... Read Full »
I fear I might get skin cancer due to my job. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been appointed as a cop. I am happy, but I am in an increased state of panic. As I will be working under the sun all day, I fear skin cancer. Are there any tips to avoid skin cancer even though I am exposed to the sun for the whole day? What are the preventive measures to follow?... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you use a good sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of 50. You can use vitamin C and Niacinamide based serums at night. Read Full »
I have a growth on the left side of my scrotum. Is it cancer?
Query: Hi, I have something starting to grow on the left side of my scrotum. It looks like skin cancer. I lost my mother and grandfather due to cancer. Both had skin cancers removed but died of other cancers and their complications. So I am worried it is skin cancer. My current medications include medical ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I request you to attach a clinical picture of the lesion. So, I can help you better. Regards. Read Full »