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I have dry gray spots after sunbath, and I feel uncomfortable. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor,I have dry gray spots. After sunbath I got this and is uncomfortable while reading. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you are concerned. But the picture attached is quite blurry. Kindly send a clear and well-focused photograph to help you better. Read Full »
I have an open wound on the bridge of my nose. Is sunbathing safe?
Query: Hello doctor, A lamp fell on my nose and now I have an open wound on the bridge of my nose. My nose really hurts as well. I do not know if it is broken or if it just hurts. Also, I am on a holiday, so I do not know whether I can go sunbathing with the wound or if I should just stay in the shade. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the attached photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can appreciate the wound. I suggest you apply a topical antibiotic like Neosporin (Neomycin) ointment on the affected area twice daily, take oral antibiotic like tablet Cephalex... Read Full »
I have sun allergies which are becoming worse over the years. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have sun allergies which are getting worst over the years, over each trip, my symptoms get worse. Yesterday, I sunbathed for an hour and I woke up with a terrible rash on my leg (where I applied less sunscreen than other places on my body). Usually, it goes away overnight by being i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. From the pictures (attachment hidden to protect the patient’s identity) it seems that you have developed severe sunburn. Sunburn is a clinical reaction due to the acute effects of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) on the skin. In your case, ... Read Full »
What is the role of aldosterone in controlling BP?
Query: Hi doctor, I have got high blood pressure, low potassium and vitamin D levels. Also, my aldosterone level is very low that is almost non-existent. I think low aldosterone is supposed to cause low blood pressure. I am wondering once I start the low aldosterone treatment will my blood pressure, potass... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. You are correct. While Hyperaldosteronism typically leads to hypertension with low potassium levels, your situation appears to be the opposite. This suggests that high blood pressure might be due to essential hypertension rather than aldosterone-related issues. As f... Read Full »