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I have body acne for 10 years. How to treat them?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from body acne since ten years. It is present on my upper arms, shoulders, back and buttocks. I have been using Benzoyl peroxide 5 % since six months. But there has been no effect at all. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Benzoyl peroxide alone is not going to work. Please send the photographs of the affected area to find out the grade of acne and to prescribe you the proper treatment. Read Full »
How can I treat my chest acne?
Query: Hello doctor,I am an 18-year-old male, and for over two years, I have been dealing with a lot of chest acne. I have been told it is folliculitis. I have gone to three different dermatologists who have just prescribed me Benzoyl peroxide washes, sodium washes, Doxycycline, and a bunch of different cr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It looks to me like Pityrosporum folliculitis. Some people call that fungal acne too. Does it itch? Please take the following medications for three weeks. Kindly consult your doctor to discuss the suggestion and take the treatment with cons... Read Full »
How to treat acne in the case of combination-type skin?
Query: Hello doctor, I have combination skin on the face with acne. I am not really sure if it can be termed acne. There are these very minute skin bumps. Please see the attached photo. I do not usually get pimples though. What can I do to make my face clearer? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your concern is acne vulgaris grade I. Your skin is of mixed type with the T-zone of the face oily and the remaining parts are dry. Start using Papulex (Nicotinamide) face wash twice daily. If your skin gets too dry after face wash, apply Aquasoft FC moisturizer afte... Read Full »
Please suggest a treatment for acne.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been struggling with acne for a while now and have been postponing going to my general physician. I have been very hesitant on what to use and do not ever apply anything apart from a light cleanser on my face. I am not even sure what the term would be for it except the loose term... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your concern is acne rosacea and sensitive, acne-prone skin. You should avoid the following: Direct exposure to sunlight between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Foods like chocolate and alcohol. Oily and spicy food. Cold items. Getting too emotional. Use Cetaphil DAM moist... Read Full »
I have big red bumps, which are an aesthetic concern. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticeable big red spots that keep appearing on my face. They are not pimples because you cannot pop them, and they do not get the white tip. I picked one of them, and it bled and then scabbed, which made going out even worse. I have not put on makeup or used anything to cleans... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. It seems you have acne vulgaris based on your descriptions and pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). Acne vulgaris is a common skin problem in adolescents and adults. It involves pil... Read Full »
What is the dark bump like spot in front of my tragus?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a dark bump like spot in front of tragus. Ever since I have noticed this small bump it has got flattened and less puffy. I have some other spots too. I guess it is not a keloid. I went to a facialist and she stated it as not a pimple. I just need a clarification of what they are? W... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query in detail and viewed the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and I do understand your concern. There is a nodule in front of your tragus, on the side of your cheek; which may be an acne cyst or nodule left behind by... Read Full »
How long will it take to get rid of a cystic scar with laser surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a student, and I have huge cystic acne scars on my nose. I am getting laser sessions for the same, in a local clinic. But, even after three sessions, my skin shows no difference. Those marks look raised and terrible. Should I discontinue the treatment as it is extremely expensive for... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is really difficult to get the scars healed with the available treatment options. Laser therapy is costly, and the results with this cannot be guaranteed. Laser therapy is one of the best available modality of treatment. So, if you can bear the cost, then you can cont... Read Full »
I have had acne for the past six years, which greatly impacted my self-confidence. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have had acne for the past six years, which has greatly impacted my self-confidence. I mostly have acne on my face, but I also have body and back acne. I have been to my doctor many times, and they have given me medication that has completely failed to work, but I was told that I have... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You have nodulocystic acne. First, you need to understand that acne at your age is very common, and you may have frequent exacerbations precipitated by stress, food, and sometimes periods. And it takes months of treatme... 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 »
Query: Hi doctor,I have small, uninflamed bumps on my cheeks and forehead area. My skin is not dry, but it is oily. The bumps are skin colored and uneven, and there are raised patches. I also have a big bump on my chest which is hard, and I have been having it for more than two years now. Once, blood oozed... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are elated to have you onboard at icliniq.com. I have seen your query and I can understand your concern. From the picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), that you have shared, it seems that you have acneiform eruptions over your fac... Read Full »