Medical Advice on "Dermatology"

What could be the reason for worsening of skin conditions in the elderly?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly answer the following questions which may help in further evaluation, 1. Does she has winter aggravation? 2. Is she diabetic? 3. Is she hypertensive? 4. Is she on certain medications or painkillers? 5. Is t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Does plucking hair from the face repeatedly cause folliculitis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. You have developed folliculitis and I suggest you do not pluck that hair strand anymore. Apply Clindamycin Phosphate (antibiotic) cream on the wound and keep the area...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. M. A. Toyeb, Nazma Parveen

How to control severe hair fall due to dieting?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It is important to understand that hair fall once started may take up to six months to one year for recovery. So, I suggest you avoid stress and anxiety. I also sug...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shanza Ikram

Is there a treatment for hair loss on temples from wearing tight braids?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is traction alopecia. It is a type of alopecia due to tight braids and hairstyles that put pressure over the roots. Unfortunately due to pressure effects scarring occur and there is no such topical cream or lotion ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rabia Anjum

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 plasma)...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shalini Patodiya

How long will it take to heal the dark spots on the face?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you have acne scars and dark spots caused due to acne. Acne is usually age-related because of hormonal changes. However, I suggest you undergo PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy for the scars if they...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. B. Srinivas Goud

How to remove a scar caused by scrub?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.I have noted your concerns. In a case like yours, who had undergone PRP (platelet-rich plasma) I would recommend the following measures. Sponge the area frequently with soft tissue or towel by dabbing or directly applying ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vinay Kumar

Shall I go for PRP treatment to control hair fall?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern. Yes, you can go for PRP therapy (platelet-rich plasma). It is a good therapy for hair fall with excellent results. It basically activates platelet-derived growth factors, which are the key...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suvash Sahu

There is a white patch on my baby's back.Is this vitiligo?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the white patches of your baby in the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is not vitiligo, because 1. Vitiligo will be depigmented and not hypopigmented as in your case....  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atishay Bukharia

My 1-year-old daughter has a white patch in one of her eyelids and forehead. What is it?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the pictures provided her, (attachment removed to protect patient identity) your daughter seems to have two possibilities. Your daughter can have nevus depigmentosus and childhood vitiligo. As it is confined to one-...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Hari Hara Sudhan