BENGALURU: I love dogs but I swell up as I go near a dog. As they are playful, they come near me. I try to shoo them away but they don’t understand. I am unable to play with them even if I want to. My office also had two dogs and I was forced to leave my job because of the allergy. I am also suffering from angioedema. What can I do? Can this allergy to dogs be cured?
When you are sensitised to some allergen the most important thing to do is to avoid the allergen to avoid triggering of the angioedema. It would be better for you to avoid contact with the provoking allergen.
I have some bumps on my lower back. I don’t remember for how long and how they’ve appeared. They haven’t been itchy. I haven’t really had any problems but I am now concerned as they look odd. Can any ointments help?
Bumps on the lower back can be a result of acne or folliculits. Appropriate treatment of this condition would help in getting rid of the lesion. You have to consult a dermatologist who can help you in solving your problem.
My hair is rough and dry. I have tried several shampoos but they don’t seem to work. I also took a hair-spa treatment for a couple of months but the results were not satisfactory. What can I do to make my hair smooth?
Dryness of hair can be managed by not using too much of shampoo. Do not use shampoos more than two times per week. Also use of a good conditioner can help in managing the dryness of hair.
I injured my foot in a bike accident a few years ago. The cut was pretty bad but it did not require any stitches. The scar still remains. Can these scars disappear completely?
Once the skin is injured it heals with a scar. Scars can be made better by appropriate treatment according to stage of scar and the age of scar. But getting rid of scar completely is difficult.
I ride a bike to work every day. It’s a long drive. I wear a scarf before wearing the hemet but that doesn’t help the hair fall. Is helmet a problem?
Role of helmets in causing hair fall is not clear. Most important for maintaining hair is to have a good diet and maintain health. The importance of other things is not clear.
The doctor is a consultant dermatologist, cosmetologist and venereologist, Fortis Hospitals You may send in your queries related to any health issues to health.cityexpress@gmail.com