Question 1

I noticed a light black-brown vertical line on my left thumb today. I don't recall injuring it, but I'm pretty certain it wasn't there before. There's no pain or anything. Could this be something serious?

Accepted Answer

Likely to be a benign condition known as a splinter hemorrhage. It is usually harmless but can sometimes indicate an underlying medical condition. I recommend monitoring it for any changes in size or color. If you notice any changes or if it persists, you may consider consulting a dermatologist. There is no specific medication for this condition."

Question 2

I've been experiencing a lot of hair loss over the past two months and started using Mintop 2 about 20 days ago. However, it feels like the hair loss has actually increased since I began using it. I remember last time I tried it for a month, and it s...

Accepted Answer

you can switch to higher  dose of topical minoxidil under trichologist guidance, before you have to check the cause of hair fall  which could be due to androgen effect, any dermatophytic infection etc., consultation with Dermatologist and appropriate approach would help you.

Question 3

I've been taking itraconazole and I'm starting to notice more hair fall than usual. Could this be a side effect? If it is, what can I do to manage it while still sticking to my itraconazole treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

Hair fall can be due to various reasons.Hormonal,genetics ,stress,scalp conditions etc.if your hair fall is excessive consult a dermatologist or a trichologist to get more tailored treatments for your needs.

Question 4

I'm taking griseofulvin because my doctor prescribed it for a problem, but I forgot to mention that I'm already on tryptomer. Is it okay to take tryptomer and griseofulvin on the same day, like maybe griseofulvin in the morning and tryptomer before b...

Accepted Answer

Visit your Physician for appropriate management

Question 5

I'm a bit concerned about my high IgE level, which is around 900 right now. I heard it might be connected to some sort of food allergy. Can you explain what an overreactive immune system means in this context and how food becomes an allergen leading ...

Accepted Answer

no

Question 6

I've been experiencing a lot of itching around my private areas and have noticed both white and dark black patches there. It's really uncomfortable, and I'm not sure what's causing it. Can you suggest any medicines or treatments that could help me ge...

Accepted Answer

Candid cream for local application is advised for 2 weeks, along with tab levocetrizine 10 mg orally,daily for 5 days is advised to the patient.

I noticed a light black-brown vertical line on my left thumb today. I don't recall injuring it, but I'm pretty certain it wasn't there before. There's no pain or anything. Could this be something serious?

I noticed a light black-brown vertical line on my left thumb today. I don't recall injuring it, but I'm pretty certain it wasn't there before. There's no pain or anything. Could this be something serious?

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