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I have stiff and itchy skin after skin burn recovery. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have recovered from 40 percent burn damage, but still, my skin is raised, stiff, and itching. Should I consult a doctor? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I looked over the image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The images depict a hypertrophic scar. First, apply the emollient twice daily and massage it into the spot. Next, create a pressure garment in the size of your... Read Full »
I have a raised patch on my skin. Could you please give me an opinion?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having a hard time getting an appointment with a dermatologist. I have a patch on my skin that is slightly raised. The doctor I consulted earlier did not have many answers. Could you please give me your opinion? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing in, and I understand your concern. Would you please answer my questions. When did it appear? Is it itchy? Is it painful? Do you have any history of an insect bite? Is there any excess scratching and rubbing? And lastly, are you diabetic? Thank y... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have a raised red patch on my scalp. At first, the doctor thought it was seborrheic dermatitis and gave me a special shampoo and steroid cream. This seemed to take care of the scabbing but it was still red and raised. Also, the lymph nodes at the back of my head are raised. In the be... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Kindly answer the following questions to help me know your condition better. How long do you have this raised lesion? What shampoo and steroid cream did you use? How long did you use them? Were you having a fever wh... Read Full »
I have small bumps in groups on my body, and I want to know the cause.
Query: Hi doctor,I have small bumps in groups on my body, and I want to know why it is happening. And if I am allergic to something, I want to know that and how I can treat it. I do not know if I am allergic to something, and this is happening all of a sudden. It happened before also, and it went away slow... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hope you are doing well. After going through the history and image provided from your end (the attachment is hidden to protect the patient's identity), it appears as lichen nitidus, which is basically an inflammatory condition that appears on the skin. They may be s... Read Full »