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Circumcision Query

My baby son had circumcision one month

back but since then seems to be in pain. Could it

be pain from the wound?

Dr. Zareen Fasih, a neonataologist and

pediatric consultant responds:

“It appears that there is some infection at the circumcision site

causing pain. Normally after circumcision the baby should have no

pain after 24-hours and should be passing urine normally. But if

the baby has pain at the site, swelling, or difficulty in passing urine

then I advise you to visit a pediatric surgeon who will decide what

is wrong with the baby. The other possibility is of a urinary tract

infection which can cause painful micturition or pain at the urethra

site which can be checked by a routine urine test as well as culture

and KUB-scan.”

Adult Acne

I am a female in my early

50’s and still suffering from acne.

Is there a cure to this problem,

once and for all?

Dr. Irene Nirmala Thomas, a specialist

dermatologist responds:

“The general opinion is that acne is a skin

problem affecting teens and young adults,

but reports show that adults also suffer from

acne though the incidence decreases with

age. In the fifties, it’s usually the women who

are more affected than men. In one study,

it was reported that about 15.3 percent of

women and 7.3 percent of men experience

acne in their fifties. Hormonal fluctuations in

women, even in peri-menopausal and post-

menopausal states are thought to the reason

behind the higher incidence in women.

In adults, acne usually affects the lower part of

the face and is seen as nodules or red bumps.

It is not advisable to treat adult acne with over

the counter medications but to seek the expert

opinion of a dermatologist. Topical retinoid

creams with antibiotics or other systemic

medications are usually prescribed tailored to

the affected individual’s condition. The good

news is that acne dissipates with time and

treatment is advised only during flare ups.

Sep/Oct 2015