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Query: Hello doctor, Many black spots (mole type) have started appearing on my face and neck recently along with acne. I have a problem with constipation also. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have seen the images (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). The appearance of black spots on your face and neck could be due to various factors, including moles, age spots, freckles, or even a c... Read Full »
My new acne outbreak is not helped with Cetaphil cleanser and toner. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I want consult about my acne breakout that happened last month. All of them are fresh and so long to heal. Ever since, I do not do any skincare because I am scared it will do more pimples and I do not know what to use as I have sensitive skin. Whenever I use any product, I always hav... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclniq.com. I understood the issue. Acne breakouts are regular. You need to treat it whenever you get it to prevent getting dark spots and scarring. Use a mild cleanser and wash your face only twice a day to avoid it from getting dry. In the day time, wash your face with plain wa... Read Full »
How do I get rid of my oily skin that does not improve with chemical exfoliants?
Query: Hello doctor, My whole face is very oily and there are many bumps and large pores in the T-zone and cheeks. I usually also have acne on the cheeks, forehead, and neck. Once I have acne it sometimes turns into a dark spot and scars. I use AHA BHA exfoliant but I think nothing is really working. I hav... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. 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, tab... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am experiencing recurrent breakouts of pimples that leave behind dark marks. How can I get rid of this problem? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have reviewed your query and concern and examined your picture. Acne Vulgaris is a common skin problem in adolescents. In adulthood, it involves pilo-sebaceous follicles or oil glands. Therefore, it is often seen to affect areas where oil glands are dense, such as the ... Read Full »
What could be the reason for the pus-filled pimples on my chest and back?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an outbreak of pimples filled with pus or cheesy white material on the chest and back. I have never had such pimples, and this is the first time I have had this. What is the treatment for this, and what is causing this? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Acne Vulgaris is a common skin problem in adolescents and adults. It involves pilosebaceous follicles or oil glands and therefore is seen to involve areas where oil glands are dense, like the face, chest, back, and upper ar... Read Full »
My doctor prescribed Spironolactone, and I have started developing small bumps and whiteheads. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently got prescribed Spironolactone and started taking it last week. A few days later, I started developing clusters of very small things like whiteheads and bumps. Should I stop taking this medicine? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the history and images provided by your end (the attachments have been removed to protect the identity of the patient). Acne vulgaris has multiple modes of treatment. As you have already mentioned that you are using Clindamycin as well as Tretinoi... Read Full »
My skin is photodamaged and wrinkled. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Can I use Adapalene, Clindamycin and Acedapsone in combination for acne vulgaris? Currently I am on the latter two and Isotretinoin capsules and also taking an antibiotic known as Azithromycin. My skin is also photodamaged and wrinkled. Kindly guide. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can use all of that. Isotretinoin, Adapalene and Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) can irritate your skin a lot. My advise is to continue it only till your acne comes down a bit, but then continue only with Clindamycin. For photodamaged skin, both Isotretinoin and topi... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing acne for the past four years, and although it improves slightly after a month of medication, it tends to worsen again. I use an acne-clearing face wash and cleansing lotion. As a student, I frequently suffer from anxiety, which has led to a habit of nail-biting.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Acne vulgaris is a common skin issue that affects adolescents and adults. It primarily involves the pilosebaceous follicles or oil glands, commonly appearing on areas with dense oil glands like the face, chest, back, and upper arms. In your cas... Read Full »
How to get rid of stubborn acne on face?
Query: Hello doctor, I have stubborn acne on cheeks for years. It goes away some time, but it comes back sometime else and it is stubborn and never goes away. I am currently on Levothyroxine 175 mcg for hypothyroidism. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. Acne Vulgaris is a common skin problem in adolescents, and in adulthood, it involves pilosebaceous follicles or oil glands and therefore seen to involve areas where oil glands are dense like face, chest, back, upper arms. In your case... Read Full »
I have been suffering from recurrent acne despite using ACV and benzocaine. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been struggling with acne for a while. I do not know how to stop it. A few weeks ago, it was almost gone but suddenly, it is back and I am ashamed to go out in public. My skincare routine a few weeks ago was cleansing and then putting on ACV as my toner and then at night cleansin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query. I have gone through the image (the attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Acne vulgaris is a common skin problem in adolescents and in adulthood. It involves pilosebaceous follicles or oil glands and therefore is seen to involv... Read Full »