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My skin became dark after going to the gym. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, After working out at a gym for three months, the color of my skin has changed. It is darker now as compared to earlier. I want to know the reason behind this and the solution of this problem too. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern very well, but let me make it very clear to you that working out in the gym will not have any sort of effect on skin color. Going to the gym is a step closer to a healthy life. Skin color is determined by melanin, a color pigment which i... Read Full »
Please suggest a skin whitening product.
Query: Hello Doctor, I am just fed up with my dark complexion. Please prescribe me some skin whitening product. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Natural complexion is the best. Cosmetics do more harm than good. You can avoid them. Melanin pigment in the skin protects against cancers. Presence of more melanin in the skin gives the dark complexion. You can use sunscreen lotions which help in preventing tan d... Read Full »
I noticed dark lines on my penis after PPP removal. why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 27 years old. Four months ago, I had the PPP removal along with CO2. Now, for the last 30 days, I have been noticing some dark lines on my penis head. Is that something to worry? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please attach a picture to ascertain if it is something to worry. Thank you. Read Full »
Is harmless black spot on the penis a worrisome issue?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a tiny hard spot on the head of my penis. It does not bother me unless I mess with it. It has been there for many many years, but just recently I have noticed a bit of pain when I am just sitting around. It is probably the size of a pinhead and it is dark in color. I have not h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from a tiny hard spot on the head of the penis. This type of tiny spot can result from various reasons such as mole produced from over secretion of melanin by skin cells. They are har... Read Full »
I have noticed mole like spots in my eye with light colored with yellowish red patch. Is it a tumor?
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed mole like spots in my eye and light colored yellow red patch. I do not have any problem in vision or itchiness. I noticed it two months back but I do not know when did it develop. I have attached the photograph of the eye. Is it a tumor? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the picture you sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is totally normal. What you are mentioning as a mole is like spots. Those are normal melanin pigments deposited in the conjunctiva. They are not a tumor. You should be concern... Read Full »
What causes a grayish discoloration on the penile tip?
Query: Hello doctor,I noticed a grayish discoloration on the tip of my penis. It is present for more than three weeks. It is painful and highly sensitive. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello doctor, I understand your concern. It looks like melanosis, which is nothing but the deposition of melanin pigment at one particular site. It may happen over the shaft, at the tip of the (glans) penis, over lips, or inside of the mouth. It is idiopathic. The majority of the time, it remains h... Read Full »
How to prevent graying of hair?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36-year-old female. I am looking for a treatment for turning my white hair to black. Are there any recommended hair darkening lotions or organic shampoo bars? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you smoke? Are your serum iron or ferritin, or hemoglobin? Are you anemic? Do you have an autoimmune disorder, thyroid issues? What about your drug history? Do you use harsh chemicals loaded with chemicals? Do you use a hairdryer? What water do you use to take a s... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I recently purchased a new mirror with 20x magnification, and I noticed that the bottom of the irises in both of my eyes lacks the usual appearance of arteries or veins. Instead, it appears as if there is a straight line and a slightly lighter color at the bottom. I do not experience an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Of course, having good eyesight is a boon these days in the modern era. I have examined your eye in detail, good news is that the iris, pupil, cornea, conjunctiva, sclera, and eyelids appear to be absolutely fine. Iris is composed of c... Read Full »
Is there any solution to make my face match my body color?
Query: Hello doctor, My face is so dark when compared to my body. I am a sports person so from my childhood I am exposed to sunlight a lot. Is there any solution to come back to my body color? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You should use sunscreens with SPF 50 or more daily. Try to avoid sun exposure as possible. The creams used to increase skin color will do more harm than good. Melanin is the pigment which causes darkening. Its production increases on exposure... Read Full »
Does a dark vertical streak on the nail indicate cancer?
Query: Hello doctor,My daughter has a vertical dark streak along her nail on the middle finger only. It has been there for three months now. There is no known trauma. Could I ask what you suggest we should do? It seems to be darker than before. We went to a dermatologist, and they told us not to worry beca... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. At present, she is suffering from longitudinal melanonychia. It is due to the overactivity of the melanocytes, leading to more melanin synthesis. At present, there is no sign of malignancy. Nevertheless, a biopsy is required to confirm the diagnosis. Hope it helps. ... Read Full »