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I have had pigmentation for more than three years. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have been suffering from pigmentation for more than three years. My skin is just getting darker day by day. Please help.Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Thank you for submitting your question to the forum. I acknowledge your concerns regarding melasma pigmentation. Melasma is a condition characterized by pigmentation resulting from various factors, commonly seen in females due to hormonal influences. A combination of Kojic acid and Azelaic acid is... Read Full »
I have grayish skin on my face and an increased ferritin level. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I have grayish skin on the face, but my hemoglobin is normal. I have leucocytes at 11.1, ferritin 402, and C-reactive protein 13. I am on Zoloft Risperdal and Remeron. Kindly give your opinion. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from grayish discoloration of the skin in the face. Again, according to your investment reports, your leucocytes level and CRP (C-reactive protein) level are above normal, and your fe... Read Full »
Is discoloration of belly button common after tummy tuck surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a full tummy tuck. Everything went well from that surgery. However, my belly button was closing and it closed almost to the point where I could not fit even a Q-tip in it. Two months back, I had revision surgery on my belly button to open it up. The doctor indicated that he open... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I think the tummy tuck has come out well. The belly button however if it was not properly shaped during the initial procedure, then it was definitely a good decision to revise it after a few months. Right now, I feel that the skin is still in the healing ... Read Full »
I have a wound that is not healing. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 43 years old. I am suffering from a wound placed on the opposite side of ankle. I am unable to walk with the pain. I have been suffering with this for the last three months. I previously used Povidone Iodine microbicidal sprinkling powder and Zenflox 200. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. You have what looks like a dry necrotic ulcer affecting the lateral malleolus of your ankle (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I suspect this is likely to be due to venous insufficiency and given its distribution. 2. This is where the valves, whi... Read Full »
What causes fast spreading white spots on my skin?
Query: Hi doctor, I have some small white spots on my skin of the legs, from the past two years. I was taking homeopathic medicines for it. From the past six to seven months, some new patches are coming on my face. These spots are spreading fast, and it has become a serious issue. Kindly suggest some quick... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is vitiligo and since new patches are appearing it is called unstable vitiligo. How many patches are there over your body other than your neck? I suggest you try using the following Tacrolimus 0.1 % ointment once a day, Melgain or Melbild lotion (Deca Peptide), apply i... Read Full »
The skin on my buttocks is black due to scratching. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor,My buttocks are really itching. The skin over the buttocks has become black due to scratching. I suffer from hemorrhoids. Kindly suggest some quick and effective treatment for this condition, or can I do laser therapy? This has been in the same condition for more than four to five month... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is not due to hemorrhoids. You may have a laser treatment and others, but before that, you first need to get yourself examined and suitability for surgery. So visit a nearby surgeon for an examination. Do you frequently get bleeding? If yes, then you need surger... Read Full »
I have red spots or blemishes on my neck, chest area and left cheek. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 year old female, and I have red spots or blemishes on my neck, chest area and left cheek. They do not seem to be itchy. I have had the spots on neck or chest for some time now, and dermatologist advised that it is because of black clothes, but that does not seem to be the deal... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Please get back with some more details for clarification like other symptoms, rashes persistent or recurring, any pus or water filled lesions, any history of dandruff, any sun allergies (exacerbations), distribution is it present ... Read Full »
I have blemishes on my forehead. Please suggest remedies.
Query: Hi doctor, Since one year, I am having a blemish on my forehead. Occasionally, the color of the blemish changes from red to pale red. It is not raised. I have tried facial cleansers and scrubs, but nothing seems to have worked. I am attaching the photographs. Please check them and suggest me some so... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and checked your photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would like to know the following details: Can you tell me, if you are talking about the red spot that is surrounding the pale red area? Do you have any idea, wh... Read Full »
What is causing hyperpigmentation on my stomach and back?
Query: Hello doctor,I have noticed a change in the color of my skin on the stomach area and back over the last 3-4 months. There is no itching or discomfort; it just appears darker. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. After reviewing the details and the images you provided (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), it seems like you may be experiencing a condition known as acanthosis nigricans. This is a skin discolo... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a skin issue in my thigh and groin areas for the past 15 days, which initially presented as a small discharging boil. During the treatment, I took an antifungal medication. However, after some time, I noticed that the affected areas turned completely black, and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I have examined your pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), and it appears that you have tinea cruris, a fungal infection in the groin area. For treatment, I suggest you take the following medica... Read Full »