Medical Advice on "Dermatology"

I am having acne for longer period. Will chemical peel be helpful in treating acne and its scar?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems like you have had really bad acne and have been trying hard to improve it. I would suggest you not to stop the treatment abruptly as it usually leads to a flare. Instead, once the acne is controlled, you shou...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

The fungal infetion in my scrotum and thighs is not reducing after applying Cloben-G. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your complaints are suggestive of Tinea cruris, a fungal infection of the body folds. It is usually a consequence of excessive sweating and maceration of the skin, tight clothing, and uncontrolled sugar levels. Clobe...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

I have a cluster of tiny white heads under lip. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If possible, forward a few pics of affected area of the lips to help you through.  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sandeep Golla

I have habit-tic deformity. How to get rid of this problem?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems you have developed longitudinal furrow of the nail plate due to habit-tic (constant stroking or picking nails). ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suvash Sahu

What are the benefits of ginger for hair growth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ginger is known to contain a few circulatory agents, which stimulate blood circulation to the scalp lead to hair growth and improve the thickness of hair. Fresh ginger roots are rich sources of certain minerals li...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suvash Sahu

I have hair loss across my forehead and pigmentation on my nose. What is it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hair loss over the frontal area of 15 years duration is suggestive of a diagnosis of female pattern alopecia. There are multiple treatment options for you. Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, PRP (platelet-rich plas...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shalini Patodiya

Is it necessary to take suppressive therapy for my herpes infection, when it is not active?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A most common symptom of herpes is the burning sensation. Sometimes this is masked too. There is a high possibility that if you get it again, you might have a burning sensation. But every patient has his resistance, a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shanza Ikram

I am having androgenetic alopecia. Can minoxidil 5 % used to treat it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Female pattern androgenetic alopecia is tough to improve. However, the regular use of Minoxidil does help to make it better. You have to use Minoxidil 5% 1 ml twice daily for at least three to six months to expect a r...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

I am having open wound on the right breast and it grows. What could it be?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have viewed the image. (attachment removed to protect patients identity). It seems like a furuncle which is a skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) and which has now burst open. I suggest you take an oral antibio...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kakkar

Is there any product to clear perioral dermatitis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern and understand your problem. I have gone through your photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Periorial dermatitis is a common skin problem with itchy or tender small red papules. ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suvash Sahu