Medical Advice on "Cosmetology"

Can depigmentation creams, sunscreens, and dietary changes help eliminate acne scars?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concerns. Acne is a chronic problem that can have a variable course with medication. It requires regular follow-up and long-term treatment. Typically, acne occurs until the age of 25 to 28 years or even ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suvash Sahu

I got some rashes on my hands after carrying iron rods. What could it be due to?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You are having herpes zoster. This is a viral infection. I suggest taking the following tablet. Valtoval (Valacyclovir) 1 g thrice a day for ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kumaresan Muthuvel

Why is my foreskin a little red?

Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed for protecting patient's identity).Toxoplasmosis does not manifest like this. Valacyclovir is used for herpes, not for toxoplasmosis. Levocetirizine Montelukast is als...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atishay Bukharia

How to decrease pigmentation of private parts and underarms if I have PCOD?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Body folds and genitals generally tend to be darker than normal skin. However, in patients with insulin resistance such as pre-diabetics and diabetics or patients with PCOD (polycystic ovarian ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

What are the ways to lighten skin color and reduce facial acne?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have acne vulgaris, also called acne, that occurs due to multiple factors like genetic susceptibility in case of family members or parents having had a history of acne in the past, climati...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

How can red rashes on face that increases on eating spicy food be managed?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your problem. But you did not mention for how long did you apply HH Sone cream. All your symptoms match with rosacea. However, it can also be steroid induced skin atrophy if you have used the cream for a ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shaunak Patel

I have itching on my arm and chest. What is it due to and what is the likely treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Since when do you have this itching? Are you concerned about black nodular lesions over chest? On arm, there is no active skin lesion. Have you ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Should a person with acne who is using a topical antibiotic undergo any procedure to get rid of acne scars?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have seen your query and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It seems like you are having active acne with acne scars. You can co...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suvash Sahu

Are HIV 1 RNA PCR test and duo combo test post-exposure for HIV conclusive?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I can understand your anxiety, and the fear of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is pretty much a stressful state. HIV has a window period of 12 weeks post-exposure. During the test, resul...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

Does HSV positivity indicate risk of HIV?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, do not panic. Your results till now are highly suggestive (but not 100 % confirmatory) of you being HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) negative. Please note. Getting triple ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorb...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sidharth Sonthalia