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What could be the reason for the pus-filled pimples on my chest and back?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an outbreak of pimples filled with pus or cheesy white material on the chest and back. I have never had such pimples, and this is the first time I have had this. What is the treatment for this, and what is causing this? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Acne Vulgaris is a common skin problem in adolescents and adults. It involves pilosebaceous follicles or oil glands and therefore is seen to involve areas where oil glands are dense, like the face, chest, back, and upper ar... Read Full »
My skin is photodamaged and wrinkled. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Can I use Adapalene, Clindamycin and Acedapsone in combination for acne vulgaris? Currently I am on the latter two and Isotretinoin capsules and also taking an antibiotic known as Azithromycin. My skin is also photodamaged and wrinkled. Kindly guide. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can use all of that. Isotretinoin, Adapalene and Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) can irritate your skin a lot. My advise is to continue it only till your acne comes down a bit, but then continue only with Clindamycin. For photodamaged skin, both Isotretinoin and topi... Read Full »
I have been suffering from recurrent acne despite using ACV and benzocaine. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been struggling with acne for a while. I do not know how to stop it. A few weeks ago, it was almost gone but suddenly, it is back and I am ashamed to go out in public. My skincare routine a few weeks ago was cleansing and then putting on ACV as my toner and then at night cleansin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query. I have gone through the image (the attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Acne vulgaris is a common skin problem in adolescents and in adulthood. It involves pilosebaceous follicles or oil glands and therefore is seen to involv... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am having something like acne. They are superficial spots and a lot of them are mainly on my forehead, jaw, and chin area. I am suffering from this problem for over a year now. Also, I have clogged pores and blackheads. I visited a doctor before and he said that he would not do anything... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and read the query in detail. Your problem seems to be acne vulgaris. Acne vulgaris is a common skin concern in adolescents and may sometimes persist in adulthood too. It is a skin disorder involv... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from acne all over my face, and I would have tried all the anti-acne products in the market to get rid of my acne but, I do not see any improvement. Whenever I go out, my self-esteem is very low. Kindly suggest a better treatment.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Acne Vulgaris is a common skin problem in adolescents and adulthood it involves pilosebaceous follicles or oil glands and is therefore seen to involve areas with dense oil glands like the face, chest, back, and upper arms which are the c... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from itching due to acne all over my arms, face, chest, and back area. Social awkwardness is a major problem and self-consciousness arises in heavy amounts. I am currently taking two tablets of Monocef-O 200 every day. I would like to know the reason behind acne ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Acne Vulgaris is a common skin problem in adolescents and adulthood that involves pilosebaceous follicles or oil glands and is therefore seen to involve areas where oil glands are dense like the face, chest, back, and upper arms. Based on... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from acne spots on my face for two years and I was recommended to use melacare forte by a local chemist. As my acne spots reduced, I stopped using the cream and in three days my face became dull with red pimples all around my face which made me realize that I cann... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Pimples can occur due to hormonal changes and oily skin. Post-acne scars are three types box scars, icepick (pinpoint scars), and rolling scars. Pinpoint scars are difficult to treat while box scars are easy. Tablets cannot help in reduc... Read Full »
How to treat an abscessed tooth?
Query: Hi doctor, I lost the canine tooth of upper jaw due to decay and there is only a root fragment. Within a short period of time, I developed an incredible painful abscess. I saw my dentist last week and he scheduled retained root extract. He also told me that there is no possible way to minimize the p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain could have been relieved instant if the dentist had given an anesthesia and opened the root of the canine tooth, followed by antibiotics. Hopefully, he would have prescribed strong painkiller along with Clindamycin. Usually, after root canal treatment the abs... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been struggling with severe acne on one side of my cheek for the past two years. While I occasionally experience breakouts on other parts of my face, the pimples on my left cheek are particularly large and have significantly impacted my quality of life. I have already undergone... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing persistent acne on your cheek, and I can understand how it can affect your self-esteem and overall quality of life. Acne can be challenging to deal with, but there are steps you can take to ... Read Full »
I have recurring wounds for years underneath my arms that are quite painful. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have wounds that have been recurring for years underneath my arms and are quite painful. They are like holes or raised bumps and are filled with puss. They sometimes stink and leak clear white liquid. Please help.Thank you Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It seems you have Hidradenitis Suppurativa which is an infection of apocrine sweat glands and is very resistant to treatment. So, long-term medication is necessary for this. For the treatment, I would suggest you take the following steps... Read Full »