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My son has worsening acne even after treatment. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,My son is in his twenties and is facing a common issue at this age - pimples. He has dry skin. He has undergone many treatments for this and spent so much money on this. But I can see no improvement in his condition. Instead, I feel they are worsening each day rather than subsiding. Can... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Acne can be treated easily with facewash, tablets, and creams. Some people have more oil on their faces, which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breakouts, tablets can be stopped, and creams must be continued to prevent a recur... Read Full »
I am having a breakout on my forehead, and I suspect it as fungal acne. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am having a breakout on my forehead and I suspiciously think of that as fungal acne. Those are tiny bumps that are itchy and swollen. Can you recommend something for me that will help to treat these bumps? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Acne can be treated easily with facewash, tablets, and creams. Some people have more oil on their faces which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breakouts, tablets can be stopped, and creams m... Read Full »
I use a medicated serum for my pimples, but they are getting worse. Please suggest treatment.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a lot of pimples on my forehead, and they are getting worse. I am prone to acne when I sleep late, but I cannot sleep early. I use a medicated serum for my pimples, but I am insecure about it. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Acne can be treated easily with facewash, tablets, and creams. Some people have an oily face which results in acne. After completing acne treatment, tablets can be stopped, but creams must be continued to prevent the recurrence. Diet and lifestyle modifications are a... Read Full »
Please suggest me a remedy for my skin issues.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a lot of acne. I am frustrated because I do not know how to get it off my face. I am looking for a remedy to fix my skin problems. Please assist me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Acne is readily treated with facewash, pills, and lotions. However, some people have oily skin, which causes breakouts. After finishing therapy for active breakouts, medications can be discontinued, but creams must be continued to avoid rec... Read Full »
I have bumpy skin and small white bumps. Please suggest a treatment for my textured skin issue.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 23-year-old female weighing 154 pounds and standing at a height of 5.4 feet. Overall, I am in good physical condition. However, I have one concern: despite trying various products for bumpy skin, I am still experiencing the same issue of textured skin and small white bumps on my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Acne treatment typically involves the use of face wash, tablets, and creams. Excessive facial oiliness can lead to breakouts. Once the active breakouts are under control, you can discontinue the tablets but continue using ... Read Full »
What could be the reason for acne formation on back and belly?
Query: Hello doctor, I would just like to ask a solution or possible cause of the acne in my body on both the back and the belly part. It started last week when I noticed that a lot of acne is popping out my back and just three days ago a lot of it is showing on my belly part too. Just five days ago, the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is looking like acneiform eruptions. Is it a sudden onset? Any itching? Are you using any protein powders? Do you have regular periods? Read Full »
How do I get rid of my oily skin that does not improve with chemical exfoliants?
Query: Hello doctor, My whole face is very oily and there are many bumps and large pores in the T-zone and cheeks. I usually also have acne on the cheeks, forehead, and neck. Once I have acne it sometimes turns into a dark spot and scars. I use AHA BHA exfoliant but I think nothing is really working. I hav... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. Acne can be treated easily with facewash, tablets, and creams. Some people have more oilyness on the face which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breakouts, tab... Read Full »
I have a terrible acne issue due to my periods. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 23-year-old female. My periods are regular, and I get acne during that time. My skin got clear recently, but due to my period cycle, I had a terrible breakout this time. My acne is near the cheek and jawline area, and it has been there for a week now. The bumpiness is not going d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Acne can be treated easily with face wash, tablets, and creams. Some people have more oiliness on the face, which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breakouts, tablets... Read Full »
I have dark patches and acne. How to get rid of it?
Query: Hello doctor, I have dark patches on my forehead, dullness and darkness on the face, open pores, dark spots, acne scars, blackheads and whiteheads on my nose, dark circles, and wrinkles on my undereye. Currently, I am using Kojic and Glycolic acid cream, brightening cream, and Kojic and Glycolic aci... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am prescribing a few medicines; please consult a specialist and take the below-mentioned medication with their consent. Use UVDoux sunscreen (Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, and Bemotrizinol)- Apply on the whole face daily in the morning. Use Biluma cream (Kojic acid... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,What treatment options are available for my specific type of acne or pimples? Are there any lifestyle changes or habits I should adopt to improve my skin condition? What skincare products should I use or avoid for my skin type? Are there any specific triggers or factors that may be wors... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Acne can be treated easily with facewash, tablets, and creams. Some people have more oiliness on the face which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breakouts, tablets can be stopped... Read Full »