Skin, Hair and Nail Problems

I had lichen planus on the penis head about two years ago, and now there is a mark/scar left behind. Can this mark go away? Any cream or ointment.

Hello Dr. I have been experiencing a lot of itching on one spot of external labia majora and on one spot right outside the genital opening. The itching has gone to the point that the skin has started becoming inflammed and bumpy from constant itching. This has been happening since the past 1 month. I am unable to bring myself to show this physically to a dermat, however would really appreciate if a doctor can recommend an OTC ointment to treat this. Please help!

My elbow started to feel like there's a burning sensation 4 days ago. But nothing was there to see from naked eyes , the skin looked normal. But gradually it turned a little reddish then a small area (around 2cm) turned a little white and now it's black in colour with scaling around it a little red spots all around the elbow. There's no itching but it pinches when touched by mistake. Online queries suggest psoriasis. What can I do right now?

My elbow started to feel like there's a burning sensation 4 days ago. But nothing was there to see from naked eyes, the skin looked normal. But gradually it turned a little reddish then a small area (around 2cm) turned a little white and now it's black in colour with scaling around it a little red spots all around the elbow. There's no itching but it pinches when touched by mistake. Online queries suggest psoriasis. What can I do right now?

The skin on my scrotum has turned red and thickened. It is burning intensely. I cannot figure out what is wrong. It was slightly swollen yesterday.please help me to give some medicine. I am poor person.

Hello, my son is 13 years old, and I have recently noticed 2–3 grey/white hairs appearing in different areas of his scalp. He eats reasonably well, but I’m still concerned because he is quite young. I am his mother, and my own hair started turning grey when I was around 14–15 years old. Could this family history be one of the reasons for his early greying? If genetics can be a factor, is there anything I can do from now onwards to prevent or slow down further greying in my child? Please guide me on what I should check or do. Thank you.

In May, my pigeon bit me at multiple places on my right forearm. The wounds healed, but after about 2 months the same areas developed very itchy raised/red rashes. I initially thought it was fungal and used Candida cream and Salical ointment, which made it worse. A GP diagnosed it as urticaria and prescribed cetirizine for 10 days, after which it almost completely healed. I stopped it after 10 days. Yesterday and today I ate brinjal, and the rash has flared up again with intense itching. I have also noticed possible flares after milk products and peanuts, although I am not sure which food is responsible. The rash repeatedly appears at the exact old pigeon-bite sites. Could this be urticaria or a delayed hypersensitivity reaction? Do I need allergy testing or any other investigation, and how should I manage future flares?

We have noticed some very small blister like spots on the forehead and upper skin of eyelid. Don't know how it came. What can it be? And how can it be cured?

I developed acne about two years ago, with widespread inflamed breakouts, and tried several treatments. I started using 10% azelaic acid, which worked well for around a year, but eventually stopped controlling my acne. The acne returned, along with tiny comedonal bumps, especially on my cheeks, and I also feel small acne-like bumps developing under my skin. A dermatologist then prescribed Requil 0.1% retinol, which I have been using for one month now(2 times a week). My skin texture has improved slightly, but I’m still experiencing breakouts and feeling under skin acnes, so I’m unsure whether it is working or if I’m purging. After researching, I’m considering 0.1% adapalene since its a more acne centred treatment but am unsure whether to switch or trust and continue retinol longer. I have spent thousands on my skin and I feel very stressed and frustrated from the unimproved condition. Attached images show before and after retinol condition.

I have naturally fair skin, but since around age 10 I have spent a lot of time outdoors playing sports, and my face, neck, and hands have become significantly darker and dry from prolonged sun exposure. Covered areas of my body remain much lighter. I want to safely restore my natural skin tone and improve dryness. Please recommend a suitable face wash, moisturizer, sunscreen, and dermatologist-approved treatment for pigmentation. I am also interested in professional treatments, but I want to know whether any injections, including glutathione, are safe or effective for skin lightening. I would prefer a dermatologist-guided plan rather than unsafe bleaching products.