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I have persistent dandruff despite treatment. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from two major problems from the past three years. Acne and marks and Sticky oily dandruff. Scalp flakes do not get dislodged even after shampooing. I have to dig my comb into the scalp to remove the flakes which lead to bleeding in certain areas and forms crusts. I have... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have been following all the right advice. Continue the same for the face. As for the scalp, I think since it does not get resolved with antidandruff medication and there is crusting involved, my diagnosis would go in favor of scalp psoriasis. However, I cannot gu... Read Full »
Why does my face appear worse in direct sunlight?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had mild acne for years and it seems to be under control now with an occasional break out here and there, mainly just trying to fix scarring. I am a 26-year-old male. Currently, I am using the Menscience brand facial wash, Mirco scrub, and rosewater toner. I lie to keep things s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am glad you asked this. Could you also upload a photo of your face both indoors as well as in natural daylight? I need to have a close-up view to pinpoint the diagnosis and suggest a remedy. I appreciate your concern. Read Full »
I am 17 years old with pimples for the last two weeks, which are getting worse day by day. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 17 years old and suffering from pimples for the last two weeks. It is increasing day by day. So what will I do? Please suggest some medicine. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is essential that you drink 1.05 gallons of water as constipation can cause pimples. Once a regular bowel movement is established, you could apply Oxidoben cream (a combination of Adapalene and Benzoyl peroxide) at night over the pimples. It will dry them up and shed... Read Full »
I have non-healing pimples. What can they be?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23-year-old male. What seemed like a common pimple to me some months ago is causing me a great problem now. I had a few pimples on my face around 4-5 months back. I remember trying to put pressure on them and I messed it up. I had pimples all over my face. Then, I consulted a docto... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had a look at your photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You are currently having acne grade 3. In my opinion the best treatment for your acne would be a mild cleanser like Epiduo-OTC (combination of Adapalene and Benzoyl peroxide) face wash... Read Full »
When should I wash my sensitive, acne-prone face?
Query: Hello doctor,I typically work out in the mornings as soon as I wake up and then shower immediately after. Knowing this, should I wash my face before I work out, rinse water on it, or just workout and then wash after? I have sensitive, acne-prone skin. So, I am trying to avoid washing more than twice... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a good idea to wash your face with water before a workout to remove oil produced during sleep. Then your skin is free to breathe and secrete oil which will not be accumulated. I highly recommend it. Regards. Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I am 14 years old and was recently prescribed the Rigevidon contraceptive pill because of irregular periods. I have been using the medication for over two weeks, and my skin has changed significantly. I researched it and found that taking that pill seems to be a common cause of my acne's w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Your doctor will be best able to adjust the dose of the medicine because it is essential. Once you begin having regular periods, you should cease taking the medications. It is there to give a jump start and p... Read Full »
Does Epiduo help with acne scars?
Query: Hello doctor, I am currently having acne on my cheeks and I am applying Benzoyl peroxide gel on my acne. It only reduces the inflammation but bumps are not reducing. I also have pigmentation caused by acne before. What may be the reason? I usually get cystic acne bumps on my cheeks. The acne clears ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This provisional advice provided by me stands subject to the actual examination of report or image (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and is based entirely on inputs provided to me. It should be correlated with clinical findings. You should know that ... Read Full »