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I shaved my head and saw a brown spot cluster or patch on my scalp. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I shaved my head today and saw a cluster of brown spots patch on my scalp. The last time I shaved my head was three months back and I am pretty sure this cluster of spots was formed on my scalp in these last three months which I noticed today. I read a few articles on the internet and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. I have gone through the photos (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It is good that you examine every time after shaving your hair. Not all hyperpigmented lesions are melanoma. It ca... Read Full »
I have had a mole since birth but now it has increased in its size. Could it be melanoma?
Query: Hello doctorI have a mole that looks like melanoma I am very much concerned. I have had this mole since birth but now the size has increased.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. It is good that you are observing the mole. Please continue to observe. Indications for melanoma would be any asymmetry, color variations in mole, changes in borders or irregular, lesion starts growing. In my opinion, the attached photo (attach... Read Full »
Do I have melanoma due to the black spot present on the foreskin of penis?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 35 years old. I noticed a black dot on the foreskin of the penis and it looks like just a change of color and there is no flakiness or bloat over it. It is less than 1 mm in size. I started to have this last month as I decided to use condoms when my wife stopped taking birth control... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It does not appear to be due to melanoma (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It can be due to fungal infection or irritation or allergy. Avoid too much irritation or friction. Keep the area well ventilated. Wear loose innerwear. You should clean the area w... Read Full »
Can I still have HIV even after my p24 antigen test CMIA being non-reactive after 118 days?
Query: Hi doctor,I had unprotected intercourse with a CSW a few months back. And I went for an HIV 1 and 2 antibody and p24 antigen test CMIA, which was non-reactive after 118 days, so am I free from HIV? This is so stressful. I am not getting any symptoms, but there is a black line under my thumb that app... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. The HIV antibodies test is negative after 118 days of exposure. It is conclusive. You are free from HIV provided there is no further risk exposure. The lines in the photo (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) sent is unlikely ... Read Full »