Questions and answers p. 7
In some cases, pregnancy tests can be misinterpreted or done in violation of instructions or can be false positive (expiration date, ovarian cyst). Emergency contraception may also not work due to individual characteristics and if the pregnancy occurred before this episode. It is necessary to establish the fact of pregnancy - to take a blood test for HCG and confirm its location and duration by ultrasound scan. In case of a pregnancy, further tactics depend on the woman’s desire.
Not enough information. Presumably, it could be the following:
- The latent infection which was manifested as a menstrual disorder, discharge and a nagging lower abdominal pain.
- New pregnancy (tests can be false negative, especially in cases of tubal (ectopic) pregnancy.
- Ovulation did not occur adequately and follicle hung, in connection with this process there may be a delay in menstruation.
In any case, initially, a transvaginal ultrasound is recommended; also, in order to exclude pregnancy, take a blood test for HCG. After that, it is necessary to consult a gynecologist for the examination.
Hello! Typically, hair loss begins after childbirth and is a normal reaction of the body to changes in a woman’s hormonal levels. Skin and hair are a mirror of the body state and are among the first to react to endocrine profile disorders, diseases of internal organs or a deficiency of vitamins and minerals. Without examination and identification of the cause of hair loss, any methods of treatment and stimulation of hair growth may have a temporary effect or even be ineffective. I sincerely wish you to find “your” trichologist who will help you identify the cause of hair loss and solve the problem!
Hello! This picture is characteristic of several dermatological diseases; dermoscopy and more information will be needed to establish an accurate diagnosis.
Hello! The rashes described by you can be of a fungal or bacterial nature, or simply inflammatory and not infectious (like Gibert’s disease). Unfortunately, it is impossible to make a diagnosis in absentia, and the treatment will depend on the diagnosis. To do this, the dermatologist will need to examine the skin and do additional tests (scraping of smooth skin for parasitic fungi, culture, etc.)
Hello! Itching can be a symptom of various skin diseases (mainly of an allergic or infectious nature) or an independent disease, the so-called idiopathic itching, which requires a thorough examination and search for internal causes to identify the causes. An antihistamine can be taken to relieve itching (symptomatic treatment).
Intimate plastic surgery is conducted by a gynecologist. This procedure called labioplasty is performed under local anesthesia without the need for hospitalization. The procedure lasts from 30 to 60 minutes.
Hello! We conduct online consultations, but to determine the treatment method, it will be better to visit a gynecologist after the symptoms of a cold disappear.
Hello! A lipoma is a benign non-life-threatening neoplasm. Unfortunately, a dermatologist does not treat lipomas and other subcutaneous neoplasms. You need a consultation by a surgeon. You may also need a soft tissue ultrasound to make a diagnosis.
Before consulting a dermatologist, you do not need to take any tests. But if you have the latest test results, you should show them to your doctor. Yes, we conduct online consultations, you are welcome to contact us!
Tinea versicolour is a fungal disease that is quite easily treated with local, sometimes pill, antifungal drugs. Tinea versicolor often leaves light spots that fade over time, but can be misleading. There are several methods of confirming the diagnosis, one of them is a microscopic examination of scrapings from the rash site. Yes, we conduct online consultations, you are welcome to contact us!
We recommend you to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment tactics. You may have an allergic reaction given the swelling of your face. You should see a specialist as soon as possible. Delay can be dangerous!!
