Medical Advice on "Dermatology"

Why does my acne leave dark spots on my cheek?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. It is grade-2 acne which is inflammatory pustular acne with hyperpigmentation marks. I will suggest you some medications. Please use them and get back to me after ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Snehal Laul

I have red and itchy bumps on the tip of my penis. What are they?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I think you have balanoposthitis. It is mostly due to candidal fungal infection. This is not contagious, and it is not a serious issue. I suggest you try the following:Lulifin (Luliconazole) cream, once daily at bedtime fo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sandeep Golla

A new mark developed on my forehead recently. What is it?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your concern can be the following: Polymorphic light eruption (PLE). Seborrhoeic keratosis. I suggest you try using the following: Hydrocortisone cream, once daily at bedtime for a week. Neutrogena sunscreen o...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sandeep Golla

Why does my daughter get bumps on her buttocks when she sweats a lot?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need the following information: What are the other areas affected? What is the complaint in the area? Is it burning or itching? Exactly how long it has been there? Also, send photographs of other affected areas? Regards....  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atishay Bukharia

My wife has urticaria. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your wife has been treated for urticaria. I would keep a possibility of idiopathic urticaria/hives. It presents as sudden skin welts/swellings, which can be distributed all over the body. Itching is usually severe;...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kakkar

My 6 year old daughter has two skin tag like bumps on her skin. What could it be?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read through your child's problem. This may be due to molluscum contagiosum, if central umbilication (a depression similar to that of navel present at the center of any lesion) is present in each lesion and a white ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti

I used epilator on my face, which has caused redness. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can clean the wound with warm saline water twice daily. You can apply some antibacterial creams like silverex (silver sulfadiazine) or soframycin (framycetin sulphate). It will heal on its own in a week's time, if ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti

I have some marks on my face and body since I recently had measles.How to get rid of these marks?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly were you diagnosed by a doctor for measles? How many days has it been since the rashes subsided? Generally, the marks lighten themselves within two months after the rashes subside. So, treatment needs to be star...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Meha Malhotra

Is it safe to use Glutathione pills for skin whitening?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Glutathione is used as a health supplement. It has good antioxidant properties. It prevents aging changes. It improves the immune system of the body. It is safe for adults of all age groups. Avoid intake of Glutathi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti

I am just fed up with my dark complexion. Please prescribe me some skin whitening product.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Natural complexion is the best. Cosmetics do more harm than good. You can avoid them. Melanin pigment in the skin protects against cancers. Presence of more melanin in the skin gives the dark complexion. You can us...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti