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I am seeking information on accure laser. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, What is accure laser? I have done cosmelan, but my skin looks dehydrated and dull. Will accure laser help? My skin was fair and now it seems dull and little reddish. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Accure is a diode laser used mainly for inflammatory acne and the rejuvenation of the skin. It will reduce sebum production to decrease acne. Cosmelan is a peel used for pigmentation over the face.Use sunscreen daily to protect skin from sun exposure and good moisturizer ... Read Full »
I have female pattern baldness. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old female, and I am currently taking Tetracycline tablets 500 mg, twice a day for my adult acne. I have been taking them since last year. Previous to this, and sometimes still, I use Duac 10 mg or 50 mg topically. I used this on my back and face for about a year before ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.You have been on Tetracycline for quite a long time. There are other options also like you said oral Isotretinoin, which gives very good result in patients with acne. But if the patient is on this medication, then it is advised to avoid pregnancy. At least there should be ... Read Full »
I have severe acne issues. Please suggest treatment.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I am facing severe acne problem. I am currently using Doxy-1 L-DR Forte Capsule two times a day since 20 days and Persol-plus gel at night and Ahaglow-S face wash. Also, Aziderm cream 20 % and Cetaphil as a moisturizer. But it is painful and with pus. Sometimes, t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. All the medications you are on are right. I agree with your treating doctor. Peeling is a procedure where fruit-concentrated extracts are used, such as Glycolic acid and many other (Salicylic acid) which help reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands and in turn re... Read Full »
How to reduce the pimples present on my mouth, chin, forehead, and nose?
Query: Hello doctor, Around a year ago, some red pimples started appearing around my mouth, chin, forehead, and my nose. These small red pimples create a red area when seen from far away because they are very small and inflamed. It never disappears. My skin always feels stuck and not flexible and with a mi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Do not apply Metronidazole gel, as there is also erythema over your face. I suggest you try doing the following. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start using the me... Read Full »
My skin is often greasy, and I have painful skin spots but not acne. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,Since I can remember, I frequently get painful skin spots. Although I do not have severe acne, the fact that the few spots I do have are so noticeable and I constantly have to deal with new ones impacts my confidence. Even though my skin is perpetually greasy, I try to take good care of... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Have you taken oral medications for acne in the past? If you have active acne, then you should consider the same after blood investigations. You can view a procedure like peels that helps reduce active acne and acne... Read Full »
Can oil massage cause acne on the lower back?
Query: Hello doctor, So I never had acne on the back, maybe one or two single, but after visiting this massage center, which I know was a big mistake, my lower back is full of acne. I tried a couple of ointments, did not work. Cortisone helped a little, but not really. I think I need oral back up, any sugg... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Apply Adapalene and Benzoyl peroxide 2.5 % combination gel at bedtime over the back. Do not apply Cortisone cream (steroid). It can lead to worsening of the condition. Clinical photographs would have helped. Read Full »
Is a raised spot on the penis shaft due to syphilis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a sexually active gay male. I always use condoms for anal sex. I have a spot on the shaft of the penis, which is a little tender to touch. It is raised and smooth with nothing inside. It has been like this for just under a week. Could it be syphilis? I have some acne on my inner t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In syphilis, there is ulceration. An ulcer is painless, round, well-circumscribed and indurated. It is associated with lymph node enlargement. With known history and recurrent episodes, you should get your STD (sexually transmitted diseases) profile done. This could b... Read Full »
What causes pimples in a patient undergoing anti-TB treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old female suffering from intestinal tuberculosis and got operated three years back. Now I am undergoing medical treatment for that but I was experiencing huge hairfall and I got a good and effective solution from here. I am totally satisfied but I have one more query ab... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Are you on any medications at present? If yes, please mention the medications. Depending on grade of acne, further medications can be decided What is your daily skin routine at present? What products do you use? Read Full »
I want to avoid scarring due to popping of cystic pimple on eyebrow. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had a cystic pimple on my eyebrow for about a week that just popped under the skin last night. I have never experienced this before. So, I am worried about scarring. Is this something I need to go and check with a dermatologist immediately to clean it out if I want to avoid scarring? Wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the clinical photograph attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, you have developed nodulocystic acne. What did you mean by it has popped last night? Is this same lesion present for one week or it has subsided now since yesterday? ... Read Full »
I am suffering from acne. Please suggest me the solution.
Query: Hi doctor, My problem is acne. I have been trying many different topical treatments but with little effect. I have tried aloe vera, vitamin E oil, diluted lemon juice, and now calamine lotion. Also, I have tried washing my face twice a day, and also not at all except for showering. So far, the best ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Glad to hear from you. I am here to answer all your questions. Zinc does help in the reduction of acne. The application of calamine leads to dryness of the face or, for that matter, any part of the body when applied. So not washing off calamine will lead to more dryness as it contains no moistu... Read Full »