Medical Advice on "Cosmetology"

I test negative for HIV but I present with its symptoms. Is delayed seroconversion the cause?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The window period is 12 weeks after the exposure, and any test done beyond this is considered definitive. The 4th generation HIV test detects both p24 antigen and antibodies as well. Hence the test does not rely only ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

The spots on my forehead seem to itch and are spreading. How to treat it?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have acne vulgaris grade 2. It seems to have worsened a little. But it can be managed by taking proper medications. You should not p...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

My son has a dark spot on his left palm and it recurs often. What could it be?

Hello, Welcome to iclniq.com. If there is underlying thickness, it will favor Morphea, also known as localized scleroderma. Confirmation could only be made on biopsy, which on the other way also can diagnose other similar diseases like lichen planu...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atishay Bukharia

The head of my penis is red. Is this an STD?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through the clinical images you uploaded (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please describe the symptoms in detail. Is there a burning sensation, pain, or itching? Is it increasing in size? Is any ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atishay Bukharia

I have an itchy scrotum with a tight foreskin. Please suggest treatment.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since when do you have this itching and foreskin tightening? Do you have diabetes or any other systemic disease? Do you have any discharge or any raw areas? Are you sexually active? Does your partner has a similar i...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rashmi Singh

I get recurrent candidiasis with rashes on lip and tongue. Please suggest treatment.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your treatment is correct. Azoles are the treatment for candida, and your pictures show candidal balanitis (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Take Fluconazole 150 mg and apply Miconazole cream. M...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rabia

I have severe dark circles under my eyes. Kindly suggest an effective topical medication.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have an inadequate sleep or late night sleep? Are you suffering from stress? Do you watch TV for a long time? Do you have any vascular disorder or family history of the same? Do you take less water? Please ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Snehal Laul

My face gets red after washing and I have trouble with my regular pooping. Why?

Hello. It actually sounds as if you may have rosacea which is a vascular skin condition which causes persistent redness to the face and occasional breaking out and it may also have effects on another part of your body. You really should see a local...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. John Bocachica

Is there any medicine to reduce my chest fat?

Hi Having increased fat in the chest region making it appear like breasts is a common and natural phenomenon in young males. It is because of the hormonal changes the body undergoes during adolescence. Moreover, it is not permanent and the changes re...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

A masseuse gave me a massage in my butt hole and private part. Will I get HIV?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In the first place, massage alone would not be considered as a risk factor. The need for PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is irrelevant in such a case unless there was any sexual exposure. It is more of an apprehension th...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula