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How can I confirm whether the wound on my leg is healing or not?
Query: Hi doctor,Around the start of this month, I accidentally scratched the back of my leg, which caused a wound. Today, the scab has fallen off. Does it look okay? It did not bleed when the scab came off or hurt. It is a bit dry. Should I put anything on it? Does it look like it is healed well? Kindly h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I can understand your concern. Based on your description, the wound on the back of your leg appears to be healing properly. After a scab falls off, it is normal for the area to be a bit dry. You can gently clean the area with soa... Read Full »
I got a wound on my face while plucking a white hair strand.
Query: Hello doctor, I wounded my face once while removing a white hair strand growing on my face. After removing the hair strand, the skin around it starts to peel off and there is a slight watery discharge after pinching the wound. I have used topical medication on the wound. But the skin heals and the w... Read Full »
Dr. M. A. Toyeb, Nazma Parveen
Answer: 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 dry at all times. If you wish to remove it for cos... Read Full »
When I pushed my penis down, I heard a loud cracking sound. What can it be?
Query: Hi doctor,I am an 18-years-old male. I was pleasuring myself, and while I was pleasuring myself, I pushed my penis down, and when I did that, I heard a loud cracking sound and an immediate loss of erection. I have very little to no pain and no swelling. The crack happened at the base of my penis, an... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. The presentation of penile fracture is loud pop sound and immediate loss of erection due to severe bend of an erected penis. There will be swelling of the penis due to bleeding and discoloration of the skin. And the... Read Full »