Acne

Acne is the most common skin condition that affects adolescents and teens. It causes pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, cysts, and nodules on the skin of the face, shoulder, back, neck, chest, and arms. Resorcinol, Benzoyl peroxide, Salicylic acid, Sulfur, Tretinoin, or Azelaic acid are used to treat acne depending on its severity.

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I am an 18-year-old with pimples on my face. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 18-year-old with a weight of 60 kg and a height of 5 feet 4 inches. I have pimples on my face. Please help me.  Read Full »


Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. The treatment of acne depends on the grade of acne. Can you please attach your clinical pictures so that I can assess your acne grade and suggest medicine accordingly? Let me give you some information reg...  Read Full »

I have acne and coarse hair on my body. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had hormonal imbalances my whole life. My menstrual cycle has never been regular. I have acne and coarse hair on my body. My gynecologist said that I have severe PCOD and referred me to an endocrinologist. He asked for some blood tests and I need an evaluation of them as he was ...  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query about your symptoms and saw your detailed laboratory tests results (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It appears that you have a non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia in which there is a partial deficiency of 21 alpha hydro...  Read Full »

I have a combination skin type but have been experiencing acne, whiteheads, and tiny bums for the last five years. Which creams can I use?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 26 years old and have had acne problems for five years. My skin is a combination type. There are tiny bumps and whiteheads on both cheeks along with acne spots and scars. Please recommend a cream for acne scars, spots, and pimples. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well. I have gone through the information that you have provided and viewed the image attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) and understand your concern. Acne could be due to multiple reasons including hormonal fluctuati...  Read Full »

I have been suffering from chronic acne for the past two years. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from acne and I cannot get rid of it. It started when I was 16 and now I am 18 it has not been cured yet. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. You seem to have grade two to three acne and will require oral antibiotics too. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. Take a capsule Doxycycline 100 mg once a day. Apply Adapalene and Benz...  Read Full »

Please suggest an ayurvedic solution for my menstrual problem.

Query: Hi doctor, I have doubts regarding indigestion, hair fall, acne and irregular and short menstrual cycles, which is lasting for the past days. Are all these interrelated? Currently, I am taking Zandu pancharishta tonic for stomach ailments and planning to go for Hempushpa or Ashokarishta for menstr...  Read Full »


Dr. Santhosh M D

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You asked it rightly. All these problems are interrelated. Please follow my advice for three months, but you can see the result within two months.   Read Full »

I have acne on my penis and testis which cause itching. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I have acne on my penis and testis, creating itching. Please provide a remedy.Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S. R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). If there is unprotected sex, one must consider sexually transmitted infection. I suggest you get these tests done: 1. TPHA (Treponema pallidum haemagglutinatio...  Read Full »

My skin becomes oily in summer and dry in winter, and I also have acne-prone skin. Which moisturizer or sunscreen would be suitable for me?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old female. My skin becomes oily in summer and dry in winter. I also have acne-prone skin. Recently I used sunscreen but it made my face look darker and sticky. I want to know good skincare for me, for summer and winter. I am using a simple company facewash and it suits ...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. My advice: Consult your specialist doctor, talk to them, and take medications with their consent. You can use a photostable sunscreen Acne-UV (Diethylamino Hydroxyl Benzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bemotrizinol, and Diethylhexyl B...  Read Full »

I have acne-prone skin and got acne on my cheeks and chin after moving to a new place. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I moved to a new place and started getting acne on my cheeks and chin. I also got some pimples on my chest and back. What can be the reason? I already had acne-prone skin but it was under control here it is getting worse. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Please do not worry. It seems to be due to some hormonal disturbance due to lack of exercise, consumption of oily spicy foods, or lack of proper sleep. Do not depend on medication only. Wake up early and go for a morning...  Read Full »

I have been suffering from acne and pimples for the past three years. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from acne and pimples for the past three years. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query I understand your concern. Treatment for acne depends on the grade of acne, I will have to assess your grade of acne to suggest any medication. Can you please attach your clinical pictures? Let me give you some information regarding acne. ...  Read Full »

I have multiple acne scars on my face that have that persist even after months. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I had severe acne a few months ago, but it cleared up. Now, however, I have several acne scars on my face that have not disappeared even after months. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Darshan Kanani

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Acne marks, also known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), can take a long time to fade. However, there are several things you can do to help speed up process. Following are my suggestions: Sun protectio...  Read Full »

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