Medical Advice on "Dermatology"

I have itchy, sensitive, and reddish acne on my chin and forehead. Please suggest.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Are you using any medication right now? Avoid dairy products bedtime, and avoid hand pricking. I will suggest a prescription. Start using it right now ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sandeep Golla

I have itchy red spots on my penis head. Should I be concerned?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry; I will help you with your concern. Such itchy rash can be due to candidal balanitis or scabies. Candidal balanitis is a type of fungal infection of the genitals. It presents with itchy red spots or rash...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Deepti Shukla

I have an elevated mole on my back, which is flaky to touch due to dry skin. Why?

Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Do not worry; I will help you with your concern. I went through your photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity); yes, this mole does look irritated. See moles become a matter of concern when The...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Deepti Shukla

Please help me with my itchy scalp.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have probably seborrheic capitis (an eczema). I suggest Ketoconazole shampoo on alternate day. Keep in contact with scalp for 7 to 10 minutes in each application and continue it for three to six months. Consult yo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Joydeep Singha

I have a painful mark on my back. Is it a cancerous mole or an insect bite?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). In my opinion, it is not a cancerous mole at all. Yes, it could be an insect bite reaction or folliculitis. Please mix Hydrocortisone cream ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shanza Ikram

My glans penis is dry and flaky, but not painful or itchy. Will it heal on its own?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Apply Fucidin (Fusidic acid) cream twice daily (in the morning and at night) for seven days. Tablet Emanzen D (Serratiopeptidase and Diclofenac Sodium) twice daily for three days (if painful). Do you have any histo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Snehal Laul

I have severe acne on my neck and left cheek. Could it be due to the hair dye I use?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for providing information. It is inflammatory acne (adult-onset or hormonal). Henna-based hair dye or Celiac disease are less likely to be the cause in your case. If IUD is hormonal, then it can cause this kin...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Hari Pathave

I have a skin issue that does not itch but spreads and feels very dry to touch. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1) I have seen the photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and read your brief history from the picture, it looks to be fungal infection (Tinea versicolor). Do not worry as it would take two to six week...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sneha Mariam Varghese

I have a little patch on my hairline, which is not healing properly. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the case. Well, according to your description, my opinion is that it could be Actinic keratosis. Actinic keratosis is also one of the conditions that occur in fair colored individuals and sun-exposed...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shanza Ikram

I have a few dark spots on my penis shaft. What it could be?

Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Please send a few more good-quality photographs taken in natural light from different angles and distances. Do you any symptoms? I am looking forward to your response to help you. Regards.   View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atishay Bukharia