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I started popping my pimples, due to which my face has become bumpy and scarred. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I used to have clear skin. Then, I moved to another city and was super stressed, and now my face is bumpy and scarred because I started popping my pimples. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. As you have mentioned, picking acne or skin causes scarring, which usually heals better with medical procedures than topical medications. However, combining medications and procedures would be the ideal way to reduce... Read Full »
I have had pimples and scars on my cheeks and forehead for two months. How to get rid of it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a teenager of average build. I have had pimples and scars on my cheeks and forehead for two months. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It could be acne vulgaris and post-acne hyperpigmentation (PIH) with atrophic scarring. Acne appears most frequently due to hormonal fluctuations, imbalances, genetic reasons, climate changes, food habits, consumption of oily, fried, and s... Read Full »
I am a 21-year-old with acne and acne marks all over my face. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had acne since the age of 13, and now I am 21. I consulted a doctor last year, and the acne reduced a little, but now I have marks everywhere. So I am concerned about my skin. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hope you are doing well. As per the history provided from your end, it is acne vulgaris. It usually results in the formation of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation as well as acne scarring. It occurs for multiple reasons, including longstanding untreated acne, sever... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have had acne problems for six months and started homeopathy treatment. It has helped a bit but left some black spots and mild scars. And often, pimples also reappear. I have stopped all. In addition, sometimes, I apply Salicylic acid gel over the pimples. So can I use Aziderm crea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Acne often leads to scarring and hyperpigmentation, called atrophic scars and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. They occur most often due to frequent picking of acne, long-standing untreated acne, long-standi... Read Full »
I have issues with my highly sensitive facial skin. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have issues with my facial skin. I have lots of acne with uneven skin and now marks which may be permanent. My skin is highly sensitive, and I do not know my skin type. I have a history of acne and have got treatment for the same from several doctors. I do not use any cosmetic produc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Having gone through the history provided from your end, as well as the image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it appears to be acne vulgaris along with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH... Read Full »
I have had acne scars and dark spots for the past three years. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have acne scars and dark spots. I have never consulted to doctor till now. I have been suffering from this problem for the past three years. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have gone through the history and images (the attachments are removed to protect the patient's identity) provided from your end. It appears as grade 2 acne vulgaris. Acne is most often caused due to multiple factors including in case of... Read Full »
I have had itching acne and scars on my face for six months. Kindly help.
Query: Hi, I have acne and scars. I have had itching and burning slightly over my face for six months. I have faced this issue before, However, they got reduced and have re appearted again. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After reading through the information provided from your end, as well as after viewing the image, it appears to be grade 2 acne vulgaris. As you have mentioned in the previous history of acne, they may usually appear on and off depending upon multiple external and in... Read Full »
I have acne and scars on my face. Kindly suggest a treatment.
Query: Hi doctor, I have acne on my face, and popping it leaves a scar. Please let me know how to remove acne or pimple marks from my face. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The report or image attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) shows acne vulgaris and post-acne hyperpigmentation or PIH with atrophic scarring. Acne appears most often due to hormonal fluctuations, imbalances, genetic ... Read Full »
I am suffering from acne and acne scars on my face. Please suggest a treatment.
Query: Hello doctor, I have acne and acne scars on my face. I am using Salicylic Acid face wash these days. Can I use Salicylic Acid serum too? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Acne vulgaris is also called acne, and post-acne scarring appears in the form of depressions called atrophic scars or PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation). It appears due to multiple factors, including habitual picking of active acne, hormonal fluctuations, and ... Read Full »
I have had acne scars and pimples on my face for five months. Kindly advice.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had bad acne scars and pimples on my face for five months. I have normal skin and quickly get pit scars. I normally used to have only hormonal acne. I have a good diet. I do not skip food, and I try to avoid oily food as much as possible. I have a lot of black and brown acne sca... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the history and images provided (attachments removed to protect the identity of the patient), it may be acne vulgaris and post-acne hyperpigmentation or PIH with atrophic scarring. Acne appears most often due to hormonal fluctuations, imbalances, due to genetic... Read Full »