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How to treat complications of a reattached index fingertip?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a few questions about reconstructive surgery done on my right index fingertip. When I was two years old, my right index fingertip was chopped off by a bicycle chain. The doctor was able to reattach it without loss of feelings. But it has left me with major insecurity. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for putting up with the query. I have seen the attached picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). From what it looks like, you have got a successful result of replanting the digit. However, there is a deformity of the nail. Could you please ela... Read Full »
Kindly suggest treatment for burns with grafting failure.
Query: Hello doctor, My sister had a serious accident in the kitchen and suffered third-degree burns. After being hospitalized, the doctors initially performed the first dressing for a month, but there was no improvement. Then, they recommended grafting, which was done twice. The first graft was successful... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Given her critical condition, it is challenging to provide a specific assessment without a physical examination. If you can, kindly provide high-quality photographs taken in natural light for a more accurate evaluati... Read Full »
How to increase penis girth to fit in a standard condom?
Query: Hello doctor, My penis is too skinny and the length is normal but, I cannot wear a standard condom as it is loose because the girth of my penis is very less. How to increase girth? Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern. There is no bulking agent or device to enlarge the penis. No medications can do that as well. I have treated many people who tried to inject their penis with oil. They had a big problem with hard skin and repeated inflammation,... Read Full »
How to treat a flesh-eating illness that spreads to other body parts?
Query: Hello doctor, My brother-in-law has some kind of flesh-eating illness. He had a skin graft done to one area a few weeks ago. Now the condition has returned to another part of his leg. I wanted to see if I can show a dermatologist some pictures of the area and get some advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Secondary bacterial infection is visible in the attached images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Clean the area with Povidone iodine and cotton gauze twice daily for one month. Apply Mupirocin cream twice daily for 15 days. Apply Povidone iodin... Read Full »
How to prevent penile shaft skin tear during sex and masturbation?
Query: Hello doctor, I was receiving a handjob, and the skin on the shaft on my penis was stretched and tore. It healed, however, due to the stretch my skin retore again during sex, and now this tear is not healing or scabbing like the other one. I am worried it will keep tearing during sex or masturbatio... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your complaints up and pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and found that the matter is simple and easy. No, need for any surgery. First, you need to avoid masturbation or sex for four weeks as skin needs time to regenerate well. Second,... Read Full »