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I have got redness, itchiness and swelling due to cosmetic cream. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I got risings, itch, and redness from a cosmetic cream. Risings went off. Redness and itch are still here. It is the fourth day. And a little swelling like seems like I had botox. Is it normal to still have those? I only apply a cream for the itch. Should I take an antihistamine for t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query. With your descriptions, it seems you have developed irritant contact dermatitis to cosmetic cream which you have used. First of all, never use this cream and similar products in future otherwise on subsequent exposure may lead to fulminant reacti... Read Full »
I have small clusters of raised bumps that feel itchy. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am inquiring about a small group of rashes that appeared about a week ago and have not changed much. They are small clusters of raised bumps that are slightly itchy. It aches with movement and aggravated when touched. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There are few papulovesicles (few are solid bumps, few blisters as per the picture) arranged in groups, with erythema (redness) at the base involving the right side of the chest. Features are consisten... Read Full »
My genital redness persists even after medications. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 25 years old male. My problem is the redness of the genitals. It has been two months now. It first started from my penis head with four or five red bumps-like spots. Then I consulted a dermatologist. He gave me Candid-B cream to apply and some anti-fungal tablets. But I mistakenly ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the history given by you, it could be irritant contact dermatitis followed by application of dettol. Since you have used most of the creams and few of it containing steroids, your skin has got thinned, and that is why you could see red colored vessels. I... Read Full »
I have strange redness and red spots on my face and is becoming worse. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have strange redness and red spots on my face. I have photos to attach. It came up one day six months ago for no particular reason. Since then, it has been on and off in terms of severity but never completely disappeared. At first, I thought it was dry skin and tried some moisturizer ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like an eczematous rash only (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It could be due to dryness, or excess seborrhoea which is getting exacerbated by sunlight exposure. Use the following medicines they should help, 1. Fluticasone propionate 0.05%... Read Full »
How can I remove hyperpigmentation from my penis skin?
Query: Hello doctor, Eighteen months ago, I had a reconstructive surgery on my penis to treat penile curvature. Two weeks post operation, hematoma exploded so I got wound breakdown. Skin necrosis ensued and I lost a small part of my penile skin. No graft or flap was used. I now have hyperpigmentation and v... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.It is good that you have explained the condition in full detail and with good quality pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). First of all, the Hydroquinone used over the skin especially over the thin penile skin does have side effects. I advise you no... Read Full »
What does a bump on my finger filled with pure white liquid indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, I got a bump on my finger filled with pure white liquid, and it does not look like any infection. My body is very hot, and if I check the temperature, it is showing normal. Why? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Suppose it is a single lesion with no other lesions. In that case, it is more likely pompholyx (dyshidrotic eczema), a kind of vesicular eczema, which can sometimes present like this and not diffuse. Fever with multiple such lesions and red... Read Full »
I got pimples after using Kojic acid gel. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, After using Kojivit I got small pimples, itching, and redness. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. Kojivit cream which you used is known to cause irritation if necessary care is not taken. I shall help you overcome the problem you are having at present. Do the following: Immediately withhold using Kojivit cream for at least a week. Avoid going out ... Read Full »
Can there be allergic reactions to micellar water?
Query: Hello doctor, I usually cleanse my skin twice a day with Micellar water. However, there are days when I use it thrice a day if I get too sweaty. Is this bad? I think it makes my skin red whenever I use it thrice. Is it possible to harm my skin with this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and micellar water is a cleansing agent the contains small balls of oil suspended in water. Any thing that causes redness has dilated the blood vessels and resulted in an increased blood flow to that area. This is typically what h... Read Full »
I am experiencing hallmarks of rosacea. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, I have thick skin pads on my cheeks, and the symptoms have all the hallmarks of rosacea, redness, itchiness, pain in sunlight, blushing, etc. I was becoming very self-conscious of my face and wondered if I could do anything to reduce the symptoms. It started almost 10 to 15 years ago, but... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it seems to be a manifestation of rosacea. Please send good quality photographs taken in natural light to confirm the diagnosis and to provide you the proper treatment. Read Full »
I have burning sensation and redness in scrotum. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old male. I am having a burning sensation and redness in my scrotum. I consulted two doctors from the same hospital. The doctor diagnosed it as scrotal dermatitis. The first doctor prescribed the following: Motimesh cream (to be applied at night) for 10 days, Abzorb dust... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your complaints and reviewed the attached photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems to be red scrotum syndrome. It is a chronic disease characterized by redness and burning on the scrotum. If I was your treating doctor, I wo... Read Full »