Medical Advice on "Cosmetology"

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

Are there any medicines to treat epididymal cysts?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The normal size of an adult testis is 3 by 4 cm with an approximate volume of 12 to 19 cc. Patients with a history of cryptorchidism may have a slightly smaller size of the testis at adult stage. However, the size of...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

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

Hi, Ur having acne vulgaris grade 2, which seems to have worsened a little. However, it can b managed wit proper medication. U shouldn't prick at ur pimples as it could get infected and leave spots all over. Start using Suncros aquagel , which is a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

Why does my face texture differ from body?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your problem is very common especially in males. This is mainly due to working outside in sun which causes mild to severe tanning which you have (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Skin will become tan or...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Without medicine or gel, how to get a permanent solution for acne?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, if you have an acne prone skin, then it is impossible to have a clear skin without any topical and oral intervention. Since you have taken more than a year of Isotretinoin 20 mg daily, I would not advise r...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rashmi Singh

Can I use Kojivit cream to improve my complexion?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can use Kojivit gel (Kojic acid) safely daily. But, it only removes extra tan from your skin. You can try using a Glycolic acid based face wash for better results of skin lightening. Make sure that you ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rashmi Singh

I have severe acne problem. It is increasing by the day. can you suggest some medicines?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. All the medications you are on are right. I agree with your treating doctor. Peeling is a procedure where fruit-concentrated extracts are used, such as Glycolic acid and many other (Salicylic acid) which help reduc...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sampada Avinash Thakare

I get recurrent painful boils on abdomen that leaves scars. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and checked the pictures attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The lesions look classical for furunculosis. This is a common bacterial infection of the body hair. It ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula