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My face has broken out worse than before. What can be done?
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18 year old female. My face is heavily broken out worse than ever before with patches of flaking and peeling of skin over the oily areas. I have had acne since the age of 9, and have had psoriasis since I was 7 which tends to appear on my face during winter and on the rest of m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and I have viewed the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have inflammatory acne (moderate to severe grade). The flakiness over the oily skin zone is perhaps due to associated seborrheic dermatitisor sebopsoriasis.... Read Full »
I get red cysts on my face. Is it acne or rosacea?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old male. I am 6'1" tall and I weigh 170 pounds. Often, I get red cysts of some sort on my face beneath the skin that take a while to heal. I have oily skin, and get whiteheads as well. I have fluid-filled boil-like lesions on my face. I have been to a few dermatologist... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Rosacea is a skin disorder that affects people above 30 years. Other than acne-like lesions, people with rosacea have redness of the face and dry skin associated with burning sensation. They also have redness and irritation in the eyes. The redness of the face is agg... Read Full »
What medications can I take to get rid of acne that leaves red scars in summer?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old female and suffering from acne for the past 14 years. My acne worsens in summer and leaves red scars. I have consulted a dermatologist. Please suggest some medicines to get rid of acne as soon as possible. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Stress, hormonal imbalances, diet, and weather all play a role in acne. Acne may also flare due to oily, greasy creams or sunscreens that one may be using. I suggest you keep your skin as clean as possible without over-drying it and use a gentle cleanser, face wash, ... Read Full »
I have acne prone skin. Please suggest medical procedure to heal acne and scars.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old with acne prone skin. I have lots of acne scars and pits from popping pimples when younger. I tried benzoyl peroxide and did not work. What medical procedure can stop pimples and heal the pits and scars? I am suffering from this for the past six to seven years. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chronic acne with resultant scarring is an indication for treatment with oral Isotretinoin besides topical antiacne preparations like Benzoyl peroxide or Clindamycin. For scarring, there are cosmetic procedures like laser resurfacing or dermabrasion. Read Full »
I have acne for past two months. What is the treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, I have acne started two months ago, and I never had this issue before. It is getting worse. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you have acne bumps on your lower face, i.e. chin and jawline. I suggest you use either Nadifloxacin 1 % gel or Benzoyl peroxide 2.5 % gel, twice daily for a few days. Read Full »
Can I take Isotretinoin for my acne problem?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28 year old male, having terrible acne issues since my teenage. Now I am married and a father of a child, and I still have pimples all the time. I have been treated for acne for many years. Some of the doctors suggested me to take Doxycycline 20 mg daily for 3 months. It delayed... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity) Moderately severe to severe grade of acne and persisting since years such as in your case is an automatic choice for treatment with Oral Retinoids i.e Isotretinoin. You may continue with oth... Read Full »
How to reduce acne and its scars in my face?
Query: Hi doctor, I have severe acne in my face. I am using Erytop cream daily at night time for the past three years. Please suggest me a better solution. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Treatment of acne varies according to the severity of the problem. Topical medicines alone are helpful for mild acne. For moderate to severe grade acne, both oral medication and topical treatment are effective. Topical treatment of acne comprises topical antibacterials ... Read Full »