Medical Advice On "Teen Health"

I am 16 years old. I have got pimples. What should I do?, Answered by Dr. Kalpana Pathak

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, you need to consult a dermatologist nearby to assess the grade and severity of acne. If acne is mild then, topical anti-acne creams like Clindamycin, Adapalene, etc, will help. If acne is severe then, ... View thread »

A 14-year-old skips food often. Is it fine?, Answered by Dr. Amit Jauhari

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Teenagers go through difficult phases of mental, emotional and physical growth. It is really good that as a parent you are paying full attention, now here are some suggestions. Do not be critical of your child's behavior ... View thread »

I am just 19 years old and have symptoms of menopause. Please help., Answered by Dr. Vidya

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you have described are most likely due to a hormonal imbalance. I would not term it to be a premature menopause. You are too young for menopause to occur. It seems like anemia or vitamin deficiency which is ... View thread »

Can I take Sysron-N to delay my periods for a week, without disturbing the overall cycle?, Answered by Dr. Suneetha B S

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your question, I understand that you want to delay your next menstrual cycle by a week. I need to know answers to a few questions before telling you the name of the drug. What is your age? Are you married ... View thread »

I cry almost every night and I am paranoid. Is there any chance that I have depression?, Answered by Dr. Arooj Najmussaqib

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have mentioned that you are experiencing low mood, crying spells, and paranoid thoughts. You are not in a depression. Teenagers might experience certain mood swings due to hormonal changes in the body. You are going ... View thread »

Is Mometasone dangerous to use on Face to clear my acne pimples?, Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Acne is a universal issue in the age group of 15 to 25 years due to hormonal changes in adolescents. However, there are multiple effective treatment options depending on the grade and severity of the problem. Mometasone ... View thread »

My face has broken out worse than before. Please help., Answered by Dr. Kakkar S

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and I have viewed the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have inflammatory acne (moderate to severe grade). The flakiness over the oily skin zone is perhaps due ... View thread »

My teenage sister does not have a period from almost a year. Why? , Answered by Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your sister could be having polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). It is a metabolic problem which is quite common these days. This is not a disease per se related to the ovaries but, to the whole metabolism of the body ... View thread »

Can meningitis spread through sharing food and drinks?, Answered by Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. Firstly, let me assure you that you do not have meningitis because people with meningitis cannot write as you do. It presents with a severe headache associated with vomiting and a very high- ... View thread »

Why am I not interested in studies?, Answered by Dr. Mehwish Mursaleen

Hi, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I completely understand that you are feeling a lack of interest in studies and unable to focus on your studies ... View thread »