List of questions. I. Pigmentary disorders

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1 List of questions I. Pigmentary disorders Vitiligo (Leucoderma) 2 1. What are the treatment options for vitiligo? 5 2. How can we reduce the production of melanin? 6 3. Is there any drug to cure vitiligo? 7 4. Is Melanocyl ointment efficient in treating vitiligo? 7 5. How good is laser therapy for vitiligo? 8 6. What is narrow band UVB treatment for vitiligo? 8 7. Is grafting a good solution for vitiligo? 8 8. How is Macsoralen used for the treatment of vitiligo? 9 9. Does Azoran help treat vitiligo? Can Tacroz forte be used for vitiligo? How is vitiligo treated? What are the various treatment options for vitiligo? How are children with vitiligo treated? Are the white spots on my skin vitiligo or idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis? What is the treatment for idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis? Will Azoran affect the foetus in any way? What is the most effective treatment for vitiligo on the genitals? Is micropigmentation a good option for treating vitiligo on the penis? What can I do about vitiligo on the private parts? Do chemical peels reduce hyperpigmentation? Why is my child s skin turning darker? 17 ix

2 22. What is the treatment for dark patches on my face? How can I get rid of the dark patch in my groin? What are these itchy dark patches on my skin? Can a skin ointment cause dark patches on the skin? Why has the colour of the skin on the left side of my neck changed? How can black marks left after mosquito bites be treated? Is the dark skin colour due to chemotherapy? Why is the skin on my aunt s leg discoloured? Is my skin becoming darker due to friction? How can pigmentation with itching and redness be treated? What is the cause of blue spots on my daughter s body? Why does my daughter get a bluish tinge on her body? Why does my wife have blue patches on her skin? What is the treatment for white patches all over the body? How can I stop hyperpigmentation from spreading? Why am I developing moles? What is the treatment for toxic melanosis? What is the treatment for Becker naevus? Can I undergo laser operation for hyperpigmentation while I am on Levoxyl? Can albinism be treated through breastfeeding? Why do I get a tan at hill stations? How is lichen planus pigmentosus treated? 28 II. Redness and itching 44. How can I manage itching on the heels? What is the reason for red, itchy, watery spots on the skin? What are the reasons for persistent itching? Why do my nephew and I have itching on the body this winter? What is the reason for itching around my joints? What is the reason for severe itching between the legs? What is the cause for an itchy sensation on my legs? What is the cause for itching all over the body? I have an itch and white patches all over the body, what should I do? Why does the skin around my stitches itch and develop cysts? I suffer from skin rashes and itching What is the cause for itchy rashes on my face? What could be the cause of red spots after itching? Why does my son get itchy rashes all over his body? 39 x

3 58. What is the reason for red blisters on my feet? What is the reason for redness and flaking of skin? Why do red lines appear on the body after scratching? What is the cause of dry skin with watery red patches? Why do I have itching and redness all over my body? Why do I get itchy red rashes after consuming sour food items? How can I cure skin irritation on my fingers? I develop rashes and itchiness in the sun, what should I do? How can I get rid of red, itchy spots on my skin? 44 III. Boils and acne 67. How can recurrent folliculitis be treated? Why do I have a boil in the pubic region? What is the cure for recurrent boils? Why do I have boils and a tan on my face? Why do I get recurrent boils on my fingers? What is the treatment for viral warts on the head? What is the cause of boil-like lumps on the face? What is the reason for recurrent boils around the lips? What is the treatment for recurrent abscesses on the inner thighs? How can I get rid of severe acne? How can acne and skin allergy be best managed? I have skin eruption on the face, what do I do? What is the treatment of acne keloidalis nuchae? Do I have acne on my scalp? Is the long-term use of antibiotics safe for acne? How do I get rid of scars and pimples? Can minocycline be used for pimples? What is the treatment for severe recurrent acne? 56 IV. Dry skin (Xerosis) 85. What is the cause of and treatment for ichthyosis? How can I control xeroderma? Why does my daughter have dryness near the buttocks? Why are my lips getting dry and flaky? What is the treatment for extremely dry lips? What is the cause and treatment for severe dryness of the palms? What is the cause for a dry itchy skin with blisters in a 5-year-old? I am suffering severe dry skin; what do I do? What is the treatment for dry and scaly facial skin? How can dry skin be improved? 64 xi

4 95. What do I do for my dry and scaly skin? How can one get rid of extremely dry skin? Are the white cracks on my skin due to the winter season? 65 V. Eczema, dermatitis and allergy Eczema 68 Allergy Is breastfeeding with nipple eczema harmful? Is Tacroz an effective drug for atopic eczema? What can cure shedding of the skin due to dyshidrotic eczema? Can surgery remove eczema-inflicted skin? How is eczema managed? Why do I get blisters on my hands in summers? How can severe eczema be treated? How can I get rid of dark marks due to eczema? Is severe itching on the testicles due to eczema? Can Primosa and Carofit be taken to treat atopic dermatitis? Can I take Virlix for atopic dermatitis? What is the cause of and treatment for a cradle cap? How is seborrhoeic dermatitis managed? What is the treatment for seborrhoeic dermatitis? What do I do to get rid of dandruff on the scalp? How can one manage lichen planus? What is the cause of and treatment for pityriasis rosacea? What is pityriasis alba and its treatment? What is the treatment for lichen simplex chronicus? What is the solution to my skin problem (Neurodermatitis)? How is urticaria (skin allergy) managed? I think I am allergic to high humidity, am I right? How is insect bite allergy (papular urticaria) treated? What are the causes of skin allergy such as urticaria? What is the cause for hives on the skin due to sweating? How can one overcome allergy due to insect bites? Did I get skin rashes due to the intake of spirulina? Are medicines responsible for my skin allergy? Am I allergic to metal bangles? Does yoga help in curing allergies? Does sun exposure cause skin rashes? How are skin allergies managed? 92 xii

5 130. How can I manage cold allergy of the skin? I am allergic to fruits and dry fruits My wife has photosensitive skin allergy What is the cause for my wife s skin allergy? How to manage allergy due to xylometazone ointment? Why does my daughter get blisters on her hands and feet? 96 VI. Lesions of the genitalia and STIs Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Why is the foreskin peeling off leaving cuts on the penis? What is the cause for recurrent cracks on the foreskin? Why have I lost sensation on my penis after circumcision? Why do I have inflammation of the glans penis? What is wrong with my child s foreskin? Does circumcision interfere with friction during intercourse? Is an operation recommended for a tight foreskin? Is my child s foreskin all right or does he need surgery? Is there any alternative to circumcision? How are cysts on the scrotum treated? What is the cause of itching under the penis? Is a vaginal boil a sign of AIDS? Can sexually transmitted infections such as HIV be prevented? What is the cause for ulcers on my penis? Why do I get recurrent vaginal ulcers? What is the cause and treatment of genital herpes? What is the reason for scarring after genital herpes? Am I suffering from herpes? I have blisters on the penis Can I get herpes from my girlfriend? Why do I have a bad odour in the penis area? What are white granular deposits on the penis? What is the cause of an anal skin tag? What is the reason for pimple-like bumps on the penis? What is the treatment for genital warts? 116 VII. Cosmetic disorders 161. How can I get rid of post-pregnancy stretch marks? Can stretch marks after pregnancy be removed? How can I reduce scarring due to acne? 119 xiii

6 164. Which ointment can I use to reduce pimple scars? What is the reason for granule-like lesions at the corner of my lips? What is the procedure to remove burn scars from my chest? What do I do about moles on the skin? Are moles something to worry about? How can I get rid of the scar after removal of a mole? How can I get rid of scars on the nose due to wearing spectacles? How can I get rid of the scar caused by stitches? Can wound scars be removed by plastic surgery? Can herpes scar marks be cured? Why has my skin become black after application of melanocyl? What is the treatment for hypertrophic keloids? How to manage keloids and could they turn cancerous? Do chickenpox scars lead to keloid formation? What is the cause for black marks on the skin and hair loss? How are black circles around the eyes treated? How safe is microdermabrasion? How can blemishes on the cheek be removed and my nose repaired by plastic surgery? How can one improve the texture of a fragile skin? How can one treat wrinkling of the skin? How can one remove cholesterol marks on the eyelids? What is the alternative for my mother who is allergic to chemical hair dyes? Why do I have bruise-like blotches on my skin? How should one treat cracks on the soles? Is Dysport (Botox) safe? What is the cause and treatment for bromohidrosis (smelly sweat)? Are ammonia-free hair colours safe? Is my husband allergic to shaving? 134 VIII. Disorders of the hair and nails 192. What are the reasons for hair loss in women? Does shaving of the scalp help in regrowth of hair? What is the reason for complete hair loss? What causes recurrent hair loss and how is it treated? Is a combination of B complex vitamin and zinc good for the hair? Is alopecia areata linked to skin tuberculosis? 139 xiv

7 198. Will Betafoam help the hair to grow back on the scalp? Why am I losing hair from my moustache? How effective is minoxidil lotion for hair loss? Does dandruff lead to hair fall? Is hair loss a side-effect of Iso-Aret? Will my daughter s hair grow back? Why has the hair from my beard disappeared? Can baldness be related to a low level of testosterone? Can steroids be used for bald patches? Should I opt for hair weaving or transplant? What is androgenetic alopecia and how can it be cured? What are the surgical options for baldness? How can I reduce excessive hair on the body and face? Can facial hair be removed by medication? Does laser therapy help get rid of unwanted white hair on the face? Is laser therapy safe for removal of hair and moles? Does hair transplantation cause scarring? Will the scars of transplanted hair disappear over time? What is the cause for discoloration of the toenails? Is cutting the nails and the skin around them with scissors harmful? Why is the skin under my nails very dark? What is sycosis barbae? I am a patient with absence of sweat and hair glands; can I go for hair transplantation? 151 IX. Infections and infestations Skin and hair care Fungal infections of the skin Can herpes be transmitted from the mother to the child? What is the cause and treatment of herpes infection? Can pain be controlled in herpes? What are the treatment options for shingles? Can chickenpox reappear as herpes of the genitals? Can herpes zoster in a child recur? What is the cause of pain after herpes zoster? What is a viral exanthema? How can one manage rashes due to tinea corporis? What is the small lice-like insect stuck to my child s skin? How can one get rid of body lice? 165 xv

8 232. How can one treat resistant fungal infection? How to treat molluscum contagiosum skin infection? What is the appropriate treatment of warts? 166 X. Psoriasis Psoriasis What is the correct treatment for psoriasis? Is psoriasis and hair loss related? What is the treatment for psoriasis of the head and skin? What can I do for my son s scalp psoriasis? How can I get rid of pigmentation due to psoriasis treatment? Should I tell my fiancé about my psoriasis problem? Can a patient with psoriasis use leather shoes and synthetic socks? 174 XI. Skin lesions associated with other medical conditions 242. Is neurofibroma a genetic disorder? What is the treatment for neurofibroma? Are the swellings on my body due to neurofibromatosis? How are ulcers due to varicose veins in diabetics managed? How do I treat my diabetic foot? What is the treatment for cutaneous vasculitis? What is the cause of and treatment for Henoch Schönlein purpura? Is leukocytoclastic vasculitis a side-effect of flu vaccine? How to manage purpura (discoloration of the skin)? What is the treatment for erythema multiforme? Can antituberculous drugs lead to pimples? How are bedsores treated? I feel irritation of the skin at the exit site for dialysis, what do I do? Does hypothyroidism cause dryness of the skin? What is dermatitis artefacta and its treatment? Is the dark colour of my niece s skin due to Addison disease? What is the treatment of pyoderma gangrenosum? What is the treatment for stasis dermatitis? What are dermatomyositis and polymyositis? 191 xvi