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Query: Hello doctor, I am a female and I have been suffering from acne for the past few years. I have oily skin with acne and it has made my face look bad with dark spots and pimples. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Exercise daily until you sweat. 2. Take plenty of water daily. 3. Use a good herbal face wash regularly. 4. Take a tablet of Purim (neem and turmeric) thric... Read Full »
I noticed dark purple spots on my arms, and I am really worried and freaking out. Can you help me?
Query: Hi doctor, I noticed dark purple spots on my arms. I am really worried and freaking out. Can you help me? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query carefully, and the photos you attached (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity), and here are my suggestions: Those dark spots are indicating possible bleeding at that place, but it happened a few days back. Now, the blo... Read Full »
I have dark spots on my face. Would Calamine lotion work?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 15-year-old suffering from dark spots on the face. They are dark brown, and my usual skin tone is golden brown. I developed acne when I first started puberty, and I picked at my face, which caused these scars. I have tried Vitamin C, and Mederma gel to lighten them, but nothing wo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you have acne scars and dark spots caused due to acne. Acne is usually age-related because of hormonal changes. However, I suggest you undergo PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy for the scars if they are bothering you. For dark spots, you may use c... Read Full »
How do I eliminate small dark areas on my butt resembling hair follicles without hair?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old female. For a while, or rather since puberty, I have had these embarrassing marks all over my butt. Sometimes I get bumps there but not a lot. It is more of small dark areas as small as hair follicles, but no hair. They do not seem like bumps to me, just more of a nu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). You have keratosis pilaris, which are follicular keratotic plugs with the hair coiled or trapped inside the keratin plug. I suggest or... Read Full »
I have had dark patches and spots on my forehead and face. What is the treatment for this?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had dark patches and spots on my forehead and face. Also, I had dark circles and wrinkles in the undereye. Kindly suggest some medicine for these, especially free from paraben and steroids and other than laser treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would suggest the following: Apply Kojivit plus cream (Kojic acid dipalmitate) at night for 20 days. Apply Vitamin C serum and Glyco 6 (Glycolic acid) cream (mixture in small amount) in the evening for 20 days. Wash your face with a f... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old female, relatively healthy. However, I have a history of chronic cough and exertional dyspnea, for which I see a respirologist. PFT is not conclusive, showing borderline low lung volumes and diffusing capacity, possibly restrictive lung disease. But the doctor said I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. From the attached images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), I can only make a probable diagnosis. That can either be a skin tag or papilloma. For proper diagnosis, you need a proctoscopic examinati... Read Full »
How can I remove the pimples and dark spots on my face?
Query: Hello doctor, I just wanted to remove the marks from my face. These pimples and dark spots on my face disturb me a lot. Read Full »
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Hassan Shoukat
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is typical acne with blackheads or comedones. I would advice use acne soaps containing Benzyl peroxide once daily in the morning and start cream or gel Clindamycin 5 % on the affected area after washing face in the morning. For soap and gel, ask pharmacists as it com... Read Full »
I am 18 years old and suffering from dark spots all over my face. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 18 years old and suffering from dark spots all over my face. Please suggest me medication for dark spots.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. With age, you realize that wrinkles can make you look much older than you are. Fortunately, home remedies, topical products, and cosmetic procedures could effectively fade or permanently remove dark spots. Below, ... Read Full »
I have dark feet for last 5 years. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been struggling with dark feet for over five years. I cannot recall how the problem started. I have tried all the lightening creams, but nothing works. Peeling it will clear for a while and then go back darker. I noticed that when I was pregnant, my feet cleared fairly, and my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This hyperpigmentation may need evaluation by a dermatologist, as seen in the picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) if it is only present on the feet. Avoid friction, irritation, irritants or chemicals, tight-fitting wear, and too much washing ... Read Full »
I have got dark pigmentation under eyes after using face cream. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I got dark pigmentation below my eyes which extends till the side face also, I got the marks after using the cream suggested by a skin doctor. The dark patches are in both sides of my eyes. I tried Vitamin C VC+15 Serum, it also did not work for me. Currently, I consulted another doct... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Clotrimazole and Beclomethasone combination is not meant for pigmentation and therefore should not be used for this condition. It is an antifungal preparation. I would suggest you to use a Kojic acid based cream like Kojic cream, twice daily. The cream you are using ... Read Full »