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When ever I think/study, I get an strong stabbing headache in single/same part again and again in the upper part of head.. It feels like an ice pick headache sharp , very sharp I got the MRI done, there's nothing in it, and even EEG ,it's normal.. Can someone suggest what should I use for this pain to kill or completely go away...

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I am having Ice Pick Headaches on my left side of head above ear about 8-9 times daily. These are very sudden and go away instantly. My left eye is also feeling heavy along with whole left side of head. I am having new spectacles of .75 cylinderical on both eyes.

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Hello dear...your symptoms are not suggestive of any eye condition. My advise is to consult neurologist for this head ache ...  Read More

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It started 4 month ago with mild Ice Picks above left ear somewhat back side of head. But now it has increased in intensity and frequency, and became uncomfortable. Some minor continuous pain is now also there on left and back side of head along with Ice Picks. I study 8 -10 hrs daily on Table&Chair from last 6 months.

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Hello friend. That may due to posture that leads Cervicogenic headache. Start with proper stretchings of neck as well as exercises inbetween study. Use hot pack and start with Breathing exercises too. ...  Read More

I have persistent comedonal acne since the age of the 12, now I am 28 yrs old but still have acne although mild but still my face is extremely oily annd these comedones cause ice pick scars. I took oral isoretinoin for 4 months in 2020 as well which helped only for few months.

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I was having sudden small duration headaches above left ear in fixed area from past 4 month but recently these got very frequent and quite uncomfortable. I have started developing some uncomfotable pain on left side and back side of head. I do study on Table & Chair from past 6 months. Is this cervical pain ?

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Hi as per your question this can be a symptom of cervical pain, due to muscle tightness/wrong posture & if it is associated with dizziness/nausea/tingling ect. You need a complete assessment to find o ...  Read More

Ice pick pain in head, eyes and ears. These symptoms start when a doctor prescribed me to take Tryptomer for my some reasons. After that, when I stopped taking Tryptomer, i had sleep issues for 7-8 days. Then after sometime ice pick pain started. Sometimes also had headache mostly back side

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I started suffering from ice pick headache 4 months ago behind the head on left side. I seemed to be cervical pain and it resloved in about 1 week. But about 1 month ago it came back. Now it is an aching pain behind the head sometimes ice pick also. It has spread to about whole left hemisphere. Pain is also near the ear and in left jaw also. Head p

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Hello..... Compression of nerve root at canal by compression could cause altered sensation in the affected dermatome.. You must consult orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon with x ray or MRI. ...  Read More

I am having problem of acne for past 5 years. I have ice pick scars due to acne. What are the ways to remove those?

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The treatment of acne differs according to the grade of involvement. Some people have more oilyness on the face which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breako ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have very few ice pick scars on my face. I wanted to know if there is any treatment to vanish the scars completely.?

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It can be treated. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

1. when I'm in sleeping position and get up i get ice pick headache for few seconds(any portion of head usually, not a specific place). 2. it is there from 4-5 days. from last two day symptoms are little reduced but not gone. 3. sometimes head feels slight heavy or kindof brain fog. pain and heaviness is not intolerable. 4. two weeks back i had c

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Hello doctor, I have habit of no nose picking and I have nose and lungs infection recurrence do nose picking cause pneumonia and nose infection

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hi doctor I Always do nose picking And do nose picking cause me recurring infection and mucus

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yes if your hands are dirty ...  Read More

Hi doctor I have always dry nose do nose picking cause me sick with mucus in lungs I always and daily do nose picking

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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

I have ice pick scars due to acne and pimples on my face. It's been so long I'm planning to take treatment but I'm a little worried that laser or any treatment can make it worsen. Preferably I want some cream or gel to treat them. Can you help please also dark spots due to this scars my face is looking a little older

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Is there a way to reduce ice pick scars, i have it from long time due to acne issue years back. I have done one fraxel laser and also underwent PRP session but just did single session. I am somehow not able to trust this sessions. Please let me know if there are any better treatment to such scars or i should continue with prp & tca peel and also wh

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Yes..Undergo fraxel laser resurfacing therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

Hello doctor i read several articles and did many reseraches about how to completely remove ice pick acne scars as I have a very good skin but ice pick scars ruined it and I have I've pick scars on my complete forehead cheeks and even at noses it is very deep and less noticeable but it ruined my skin in such a way that my skin lost its natural and

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Undergo fraxel laser MNRF therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

Flucticasone prospionate vs flucticasone furoate. If you want to pick one which one will you pick? Please tell me.which will give better results.

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Propionate u can used twice a day furoate once a day ...  Read More

Is there anyone who perform TCA cross for Ice pick acne scar in pune/ where can I avail this facility in pune? Thank you in advance!

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You can contact me.. otherwise undergo laser resurfacing... for detailed information do direct online consultation by sending photos ...  Read More

Hello doctor, i have post acne scars, like holes in the cheek, ice pick scars. How can this damage tissue will be fine?

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Undergo fraxel laser resurfacing therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

This is the pick sir plz tel me some good ointment plz waiting for ur reply. It will help full for me . Only little pain is ther . Medical store person given this gel. Metrogyl dg gel forte .

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Which laser treatment is most beneficial for ice pick scar treatment and hyperpigmentation. Please also mention the downtime after each session and number of sessions required. And what is the maximum % of improvement can be expected for these type of scars.

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take proper treatment in ayurveda chat online ...  Read More

Sir/mam i have many ice pick and boxcar scars on my cheeks. Should I go for TCA Cross or laser? Please reply. (Btw this pic is taken after dermaroller done by doctor)

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Undergo fraxel laser resurfacing therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation. ...  Read More

I have deep ice pick scars. After derma rolling for few times, they are 90% healed now. I have just the impressions but not the depth. My skin refuses to clear up 100%. Please advise the most effective treatment. I cannot afford to go for expensive treatments. If possible, please suggest an effective ointments and tabs . Thank you

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Discuss the possibility of TCA cross treatment with you dermatologist. Its cheaper than Laser treatment. Warm regards, Dr Govind S Mittal, Bengaluru. #bengalurudermatologist. ...  Read More

Headache nausea eyes burning no energy you still up for 5 days can't eat barely can drink any kind of liquids head's hurting just pounded

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Nothing to worry about. Detailed history is always important   I don't want to treat you blindly without knowing the cause of the problem. I will try my best to treat you. I can prescription ...  Read More

I have ice pick acne scars on my face. I do not have much acne but I do have these scars. What mode of treatment will be good for me?

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I have open pores due to oily skin and blackhat and 5 to 6 ice pick scars so I'm going for co2 laser treatment :) Guid me if I'm wrong way please thanks in advance

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Ok...Undergo PRP therapy. Few creams also available.... Contact me for treatment.. ...  Read More

I have both open pores and ice pick scars please suggess me which option is better for me TCA or laser . Someone told me from his personal experience is that laser makes more tiny holes in your face for Lifetime please guid me

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Undergo PRP therapy. Few creams also available.... Contact me for treatment.. ...  Read More

Can I have a TCA cross treatment for ice pick acne scars while on isotretinoin. I ve been on 30 mg isotretinoin for 3 months now.

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If your skin is not drying up much, you can take cross TCA for pitted scars. ...  Read More

Skin colours,ice pick Pimples I think imbalance of testrons Tan by sun damage .any lasers treatment for skin colour

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Acne can be treated easily with facewash, tablets and creams. Some people have more oilyness on the face which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breakouts, ta ...  Read More

I'm 22 years old. Have type 1 diabetics since 8 years and its being in control.In 2015 I took Rhinoplasty to correct nose deformity. My question is: I.want to take treatment to clear Ice pick scars. So its possible for Doctors to treat and if i take the treatment can i back to my work with in two days?.

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Yes.. Absolutely possible... Undergo laser RF Micro needling therapy.....Meet me... Please send photos of the affected area privately for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult for detailed inform ...  Read More

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