Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles are blocked by oil and debris of dead skin cells causing blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, oily skin and scarring.
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Why do I have dark spots all over my body?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 31-year-old female with three kids. When I was in my teenage, I developed red bumps which later on turned into acne. Most of the time I scratch them as they are very itchy and the same with insect bites. I have a lot of dark spots now all over my face, buttocks, back of my thighs, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please answer me the following questions to give more accurate treatment. How long has it been there? Is itching still there? Can you mention any exaggerating and relieving factors? Any area spared? How long have you been breastfeeding? Read Full »
Is it possible to get weird breakout around chin due to change in diet?
Query: Hi doctor,Just recently I have noticed some weird breakouts around my chin area. I am not sure when they started. While I do from time to time experience acne, I do not think what I am experiencing on my chin is not an acne breakout. Because there is no white head or black head present. They are not... Read Full »
Answer: Hi Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the attached photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and according to me, they are papular lesions of acne. They are not blackheads or whiteheads. I would recommend you to continue with the birth control pill besides applying Benzoyl ... Read Full »
What could be done for small bumps present on the face?
Query: Hello doctor, I have small bumps all over my face. They are very difficult to pop and they do not hurt. They came out of nowhere, and now it is out of control. I do not understand what I can do. I used Proactive cream in the past when I had something similar. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Your concern is acne medicamentosa. I suggest the following:Start using Acne-aid face wash twice daily.Apply Epiduo gel (a combination of Adapalene and Benzoyl peroxide) once daily at bed time on the active acne.Take one capsule of Omega-3 fatty acid capsules daily after... Read Full »
I had a sudden flare-up of pimples on my cheeks. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I had this sudden flare-up on my right cheek with big and small pimples altogether. It mostly faded, leaving hyperpigmentation. But now I have multiple small pimples under the skin. What should I use? I cleanse my face with a water gel from a glycerine-based moisturizer and use glycolic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry. I am here to take care of you. Regarding your symptoms of repeated pimples on the face despite treatment, I propose you have developed resistant acne vulgaris. No, it is not caused by those creams you are appl... Read Full »
Kindly provide effective treatment for my chronic pimples.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old boy dealing with chronic pimples that have been affecting my confidence and causing rejection, especially in college drama circles. The consistent breakouts have taken a toll on my self-esteem and impacted my participation. I feel rejected due to my skin condition, a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. The issue you are going through is acne vulgaris. They usually occur due to reasons including genetic susceptibility, where the condition runs within the family, due to hormonal fluctuations, which can happen during any... Read Full »
I have severe acne scars. How to cure them?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24-year-old female. My height is 5.18" and my weight is 110.23 Ibs. I have severe acne scars on my face, back, lower back, and below the neck. I have pimples on my face. I am using Benzoyl peroxide for the same. I have attached my photos here. My problems also include hair fall, th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Benzoyl peroxide will not work on your acne as you are having grade 4 acne (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You need to start Isotretinoin immediately. Let me know your marital status, because you should not get pregnant while on Isotretinoin and at leas... Read Full »
I am suffering from acne on my face and back. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 32-year-old brother has acne problem on the face and upper back since the last 15 years. He does not smoke or drink. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, he is suffering from acne vulgaris. As it is spreading to the upper back, it is problematic. Here are some tips for facial hygiene which he can follow: Use a mild soap and avoid medicated ones. While washing the face, the skin of the face ... Read Full »
How can cystic acne be treated without disfiguring the face?
Query: Hello doctor, How can a cystic acne be treated without devastating the face? And advice about men's health on cystic acne and what is the best treatment for cystic acne? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cystic acne comes under acne vulgaris grade 4. The generation they present as large inflamed pus-filled nodules which later develop into cysts along with draining sinuses. Treatment of severe acne includes, 1. We need to counsel the patient that severe acne can be t... Read Full »
I am a 19-year-old with acne problems. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old, and I have had a long-term problem with acne since the age of 16, and the acne suddenly disappears in summer. I spent three months at sea, and my skin was almost completely clean. When I got home, my skin got bad again, and it was again getting worse with time. Please h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, please use the following to protect and treat your skin from acne vulgaris. Apply Topical 2 % Resorcinol (Benzenediol), or 20 % Azelaic acid, or 5 % Dapsone. If your symptoms persist, schedule another appointment for ... Read Full »
Suggest ways to fade acne marks apart from laser treatment.
Query: Hello doctor, I have used Benzoyl peroxide gel for my acne and it has almost cleared. But, the acne left some red marks and blemishes on my cheek. I wanted to fade that redness on my skin. In the past, I used Epiduo gel. Please suggest me a product and guide me to remove that redness without laser t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is redness and some pus filled acne too (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Use cleanser like Cetaphil to wash face. Apply either Retin-A gel (Tretinoin) or Benzoyl peroxide gel in night and Clindamycin gel in the morning. Use sunscreen like Sh... Read Full »
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