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I have pigmentation and blackheads on my face. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am experiencing pigmentation, blackheads, and open pores on my face, which is causing it to appear older than my actual age of 21 years. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern.To address the concerns of pigmentation, blackheads, and open pores on your face, consider incorporating the following lifestyle modifications:1. Prioritize sleep: Ensure you are getting seven to eight hours of sleep nightly. A... Read Full »
I have blackheads and dark spots on my face. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old and have dry skin. I have blackheads, dark spots, and dead cells in my face for the past three to four years. What could be the best treatment for me? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. Based on the information you have provided, you may be experiencing issues with acne, hyperpigmentation, and dryness. I am suggesting a basic skincare routine that may help address these concerns. 1. Clea... Read Full »
I have dull skin post-laser treatment for acne. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 23 years old and have a history of black and whiteheads, acne, and other skin conditions that have left me with scars and numerous open pores. I have been receiving carbon dioxide (CO2) and peel treatments for the past seven months, but even after six sets of each, I did not expe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Due to the hormonal changes of adolescence, acne affects everyone in the age range of 15 to 25 years. However, depending on the grade and seriousness of the situation, there are numerous effective treatment options.... Read Full »
How to manage blackheads, itching, and pimples on the face?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old with spots and small blackheads on my face. I do not know if I have oily or dry skin. Sometimes I get sudden itching on my face and the pimples start to come out. I had a history of sneezing earlier. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Treatment of acne depends on the grade of acne. Please attach your clinical pictures so that I can decide the grade of acne and suggest medicine accordingly. Let me give you some information regarding acne. Acne is a disorder of the pil... Read Full »
I developed inflammation after picking blackheads. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a teenage girl, not on any medication. After picking on the blackhead on the nose, the area around it has turned red and formed a scab. It is yellow, and I am just scared it will worsen. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. It will not get worse, so do not worry. It will heal in two or three days, so do not touch it. Never pick blackheads, but I suggest you apply ointment Soframycin (Framycetin) twice a day for five days, and it wi... Read Full »
I have a small lump located just below the right side of my nose. How to treat it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18-year-old male, and I have a small lump located just below the right side of my nose. I think it may be a blackhead as there is a small black dot in the middle of the lump. I believe it has been there for about a year. It has slowly gotten a tiny bit bigger, but not by much. I u... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It does not look like a blackhead to me. I think it is an epidermoid cyst. It is a benign, harmless cyst that occurs in the dermis and is lined by epithelium. It can have various components in its cavity like hair, sebum, etc. It typically ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I recently moved, and my skin was almost perfectly clear before the move. However, since relocating, I have been experiencing severe breakouts, primarily cystic acne along my jawline, as well as numerous blackheads on my nose, forehead, and cheeks. I have also started to develop breakou... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Pimples are hormonal and often related to oily skin. I suggest you follow a few guidelines, avoid using hair oil and any sticky creams on your face. Stay away from oily foods, chocolate, and dairy products. Avoid exposure to dust and make sure to use sunscreen with an SP... Read Full »
I have underarm darkness and blackheads. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am having underarm darkness and blackheads for many years. I did not consult a dermatologist for this but when enquired about electrolysis I was told it will take at least 10 sessions monthly for each. I will be going abroad in three months. So I would like to know what works best as... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can consider laser hair reduction treatment with a diode laser. It helps to reduce prominent hair follicle which looks like blackheads to you. For pigmentation, you can start application of Kojiglow gel twice daily. Of course, peel give faster and better results for... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 17-year-old girl who has developed rashes similar to pimples or blackheads for seven months. The redness has subsided after using tea tree oil, but there are still a lot of spots, as I initially believed they were acne. The rashes feel rough and bumpy when touched. They are not r... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. You have acne vulgaris grades 1 to 2, which are papules and blackheads based on the pictures you sent (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). Acne vulgaris is a common skin problem in adoles... Read Full »
I am dealing with enlarged pores and blackheads. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have a full face of open enlarged pores and blackheads. I have been constantly trying everything and anything to get rid of them, from facials, mud masks, and deep cleansing pore strips to peels, and organic and chemical cleaners, but they will not go away. Is there a solution to this pr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq. I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. With your descriptions, it seems you have ice pick acne scars. There are various techniques to treat acne scars: Subcision and derma roller - A techn... Read Full »