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I got sunburned and sometimes it bleeds. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I did something very silly 10 days ago. I was outside all day without a sunscreen, so the tops of my breasts were exposed to the sun until 2:00 PM. I got a sunburn which is typical, as my skin type makes me prone to it. Usually, it subsides within a week, if not less. However, this tim... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems you developed severe sunburn. Sunburn is a clinical reaction due to the acute effects of the sun's ultraviolet radiation (UVR) on the skin. I suggest using normal saline or 1:10,000 dilution potassium permanganate compresses or soaks to wash away serous discha... Read Full »
Why do I have permanent rashes on the sides of my neck?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had three scabs or sores on my body for a few months now and they did not heal. They are on my foot, back and hip. They are purple and red with a white dry patch over the top. They are extremely itchy. I also have a permanent rash on either side of my neck and outside my elbows.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. Over the neck, it seems that you have Poikiloderma of Civatte (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Poikiloderma of Civatte refers to redness associated with a mottled pigmentation seen on the sides of the neck, more comm... Read Full »
What causes little red dots in the legs?
Query: Hi doctor, From young age, I have had little red dots all over my legs and not much hair. I am a 31-year-old male and I want to know the problem. There might be ingrown hairs, but I do not know. I have more of them hair especially on the back. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern and examined your given pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). With your given descriptions it looks like ingrown hairs. The most common cause of ingrown hairs is shaving, waxing, and tweezing unwanted facial and body hair. B... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am having a white patch on the back of my foot. It has been in the same shape for two years. My doctor said it was leucoderma due to footwear and gave me an ointment. I used it for one month, but I did not observe any change. Is this curable? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your descriptions, it seems that you are having focal vitiligo or chemical leucoderma due to footwear. It is primarily an autoimmune disease with a familial predisposition presented with chalky white or milky white in appearance. Other autoimmune diseases may be asso... Read Full »