Medical Advice on "Cosmetology"

After using a cosmetic cream, my daughter developed marks on her face. Help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Before applying the cream, did she have acne over the cheeks? Does she have a habit of picking the pimples with her nails? The reason I a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sampada Avinash Thakare

What will be the reaction of our skin on a cellular level while on make up and cleansing?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your interest to know the skin system is appreciated. The skin has several layers of cells packed closed to each other. This packing is due to cementing substances between the cells that do not allow external things t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Chaitra Prakash

Can I use Betnovate for my acne?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please stop applying Betnovate (Betamethasone) since it is not an acne treatment and can actually give rise to more acne. Kindly provide...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rashmi Singh

My daughter has vitiligo in her lower lip. What should we do?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate you going at length in explaining me the exact medicine regimen. You are well in time and not late, so do not worry. I normally give tablet Azathioprine taking into consideration the weight factor. After th...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shaunak Patel

I have dark vertical stripes on my nails. What are they?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Any symptoms or any other systemic complaints like diabetes or hypertension? And on any medication?  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atishay Bukharia

I am suffering from sweaty and dark underarms for long time. Please advice.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed clinical photographs attached it is acanthosis nigricans. Stop application of Retin- A cream it can lead to irritation in the intertriginous area. You may consider the application of Grazia up cream on...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sampada Avinash Thakare

What medicine should I take for vitiligo in the lip?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have vitiligo as you said, but I need to see your lip lesions in personal. If required biopsy will be done, if it is vilitigo. Then there are lots of options to treat vitiligo with a varying prognosis like, 1. Or...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sandeep Dawre

What if HIV RNA is detected below, within and above linear range of assay?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly mention the kind of exposure you had, whether it was protected, the duration since the exposure and the timing of the test you have undergone with respect to the exposure. Are you experiencing any symptoms since t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

Can a horizontal wrinkle on my glans penis be due to dry masturbation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. However, we would be able to give you better suggestions if you could upload appropriate images of the lesions you have described. Kindly mention if you are a diabetic or not. If you have had any sexual exposure, ki...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

White patches developed on spots where corticosteroid was applied. Is it vitiligo?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and clinical photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity). From the present situation, it looks to be vitiligo. Since it is on one side of the body, it can be called as s...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sampada Avinash Thakare