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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 »
How to get rid of the pus-filled acne on my cheeks, chin, and forehead?
Query: Hello doctor, I have acne on my cheeks, chin, and forehead. My acne looks like pus-filled tiny bumps. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I went through your query and understood your concern. Acne vulgaris, also called acne, is usually caused due to multiple factors, including genetic susceptibility, wherein a similar condition runs within one's family and gets transmitted genetically. Due to changes i... Read Full »
I am facing acne problems from past three years. What could be the cause? kindly suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, It has been some years since I have faced too many acne problems that started in the past two to three years. I had clear skin. Can you suggest a solution? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Acne vulgaris or acne is most commonly seen during the pubertal age group. For young individuals, sudden hormonal fluctuations lead to excess oil or sebum secretion causing acne infections. These are possible reasons for acne, considering y... Read Full »
I have acne with whiteheads, inflammation, and redness on my face. How do I treat it?
Query: Hi doctor, I have acne with a white head, and some develop into pustules. Also, I had inflammation and redness on my face. I was diagnosed with acne vulgaris last year. I went through the treatment for a year. Still, when I did not observe much improvement, I quit seeking treatment and used acne gua... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Going through the history provided from your end, it is acne vulgaris with post-inflammatory pigmentation. It is essential to understand the various causes of acne and the triggers that lead to the formation of acne. Acne vulgaris is caused d... 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 »
My mother had acne during her teenage. Will I also have them?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 12-year-old female turning 13 soon. I have acne. There is nothing too wrong, but I do want clear skin. I have tried and am still using clear and clean night relaxing deep cleaning face wash (daily use), clear pore oil-eliminating astringent from neutrogena(daily use), and an oil-f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. After going through the information provided from your end, it appears as acne vulgaris. As you mentioned, acne is most often transmitted genetically from the family. Besides the hormonal causes, acne is prevalent ... 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 »
I have pimples that do not go away even after applying aloe vera and ice. How to treat them?
Query: Hi doctor,I have had pimples for the last 20 days, I applied aloe vera plant and ice, but it does not work. How to remove the pimples and acne on my face? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Having gone through the history and image provided from your end (attachment removed to protect patient's identity), it is acne vulgaris. Acne is caused it multiple reasons, including genetic susceptibility, wherein there is a transmission... Read Full »
I am a 21-years-old female, and I have acne mostly on my cheeks. Kindly suggest a treatment.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-years-old female, and I have acne mostly on my cheeks. This problem started when I was 18 years old. I consulted a dermatologist for the first time, and she prescribed me the tablet Roaccutane. I am a bit skeptical about taking the tablet Roaccutane as the first step in clear... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the history provided by you. Acne vulgaris grade 4 is severe acne and requires the tablet Roaccutane (Isotretinoin). However, since it is the first step to treating acne, I suggest you take antibiotics, oral medications, topical creams, face wash,... Read Full »