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I need a sunscreen for my skin. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor.I am 27 years old and have combination skin. Can you advise me on the best sunscreen for my skin? I am not sure if I should use moisturizer before sunscreen or the other way around. What other variables should I consider while selecting sunscreen? There are so many alternatives availabl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Moisturizer should be applied first, followed by sunscreen as the final step on a regular basis. Sunscreen should always be used as the final step of a skincare program. When it comes to sunscreens, keep the following ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, What type of products would you suggest for someone with extremely acne-prone and combination skin with cystic acne? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. I would suggest products like moisturizers and foundation that can be chosen according to your skin type, for dry to normal skin: oil-based formulations are required and for oily skin, water-based formulations are req... Read Full »
I have a combination skin type and irregular periods. Can this be the cause of my acne?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a huge acne on my cheek, and the number is less but is of big size. It reoccurs in the same area and nearby areas on my cheek. The size of the acne is huge but small in number. I did not take more sugar or oil, but I have had irregular periods for two years. I have combination skin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have seen the attached file (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Acne vulgaris is a common skin problem in adolescents. In adulthood, it involves pilosebaceous follicles or oil glands. Therefore, it is seen to include area... Read Full »
I have a combination skin type. How can I remove the pimples and blackheads from my face?
Query: Hello doctor, How to remove pimples and blackheads? Please suggest a good quality facewash and face cream for a combination skin type. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query and concern, but I need to examine your picture. Acne vulgaris is a common skin problem in adolescents and in adulthood. It involves pilosebaceous follicles or oil glands and therefore is seen to involve areas where oil glands are dense, like... Read Full »
I am an 18-year-old and I have had mild acne for last six years. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had mild acne for six years and now I am 18 but still I have mild acne. I drink a lot of water, and consume a great amount of dairy products (this is one aspect of my diet I cannot change). Also, I generally avoid junk food. I just use a moisturizer for oily skin and cream for ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I can understand your concern. Acne Vulgaris is a common skin problem in adolescents and in adulthood. 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 arms. In your... Read Full »
How to get rid of blackheads and whiteheads on the nose?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female, I want to start a skincare routine but right now I am clueless about what to apply to my skin. I have combination skin majorly oily skin, my skin is textured as open pores are visible on my cheeks, white and blackheads are present on my nose, face looks compl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. As you are a beginner in following a skincare routine, I will recommend only the essential and minimum number of products required for your skin (type: oily or combination with dullness, open pores, and comedones). Please ... Read Full »
I have acne, whiteheads, and tiny bums. Which creams to use?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 26 years old and have had acne problems for five years. My skin is a combination type. There are tiny bumps and whiteheads on both cheeks along with acne spots and scars. Please recommend a cream for acne scars, spots, and pimples. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well. I have gone through the information that you have provided and viewed the image attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) and understand your concern. Acne could be due to multiple reasons including hormonal fluctuati... Read Full »
How do I get rid of the flaky patches on the forehead and oily skin on the nose and chin?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a combination of skin. I have dry flaky patches on the forehead and oily skin on the nose and chin. How to get rid of these? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Combination skin is simply having oily skin in some areas of your face and dry skin in other areas. Typically, there is a mix of oily and dry spots on different parts of your face, with the t-zone (forehead, n... Read Full »
Which face wash, moisturizer, and sunscreen should I use, as some face washes make my skin darker?
Query: Hi doctor, I figured I had a combination skin last month, and I have started following a daily skincare routine. But, whenever I use face wash to wash my face, my face becomes darker, but when I use regular soap, my face looks good. I want to add that initially, I used a face wash containing aloe ve... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. As per the history provided by you, using face washes with strong contents like Salicylic Acid and Glycolic Acid in higher concentrations are mainly used to get rid of acne. And the presence of aloe vera, to whic... Read Full »