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Why do I get a rash from face cream and vitamin C serum?
Query: Hello doctor,After three weeks of utilizing a skin barrier face cream, cleanser, and vitamin C serum, my skin developed a rash. The rash began three days ago.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. If you have developed a rash after using face cream, cleanser, and vitamin C serum for three weeks, it is possible that you may be experiencing an allergic reaction or sensitivity to one or more of these products. Here... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I currently have the following skincare products:Hyaluronic serumSleeping night oilLactic acid treatmentVitamin C serumNiacinamide and zinc serumAHA BHA PHA clear padAll-kill creamMicellar cleansing waterIn my current routine, I use cleansing water, niacinamide, and vitamin C with SPF i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for reaching out to us. I would suggest the following morning and night skincare routine using the products you listed: Morning routine: Cleanse your face with the calming micellar cleansing water. Apply a few drops of the hyaluronic serum to hydrate your s... Read Full »
I had swelling under my left eye when I got up today morning. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27-year-old female. Today morning when I got up, under the left eye, there was swelling. I have experienced this before, but that was because of a face cream I used. Now I have been using a different one for the past two years. I had been prescribed Elidel cream before. What can be... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. I have seen the photograph attached (photograph removed to protect the patient's identity). There is localized facial erythema with swelling of the left cheek. For a better assessment, kindly pro... Read Full »
I use oil to moisturize my penis. Can this damage the penis?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been using bio-oil on my penis to moisturize it. Have been doing this for two weeks, twice a day. I have stopped using it after hearing that it is not recommended for that use. Could the usage of the oil damage penile sensitivity or even cause any permanent damage, even slightly? I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The penis is by itself richly supplied with sebaceous glands which secrete natural oils. This is to ensure lubrication of the structure and that secretions increase further during sexual acts. Excessive oil could, at times, block the pores on t... Read Full »
Can I use a moisturizer after applying Tretinoin at night?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 33-year-old male, healthy, and have no current or previous skin conditions. I am about to start utilizing Tretinoin 0.025 % to apply to my face to get a head start and keep fine lines and wrinkles at bay. There is a product that is a moisturizer that comes with Vitamin C and has g... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Both Tretinoin and glycolic acid work by exfoliating the superficial layers of skin. When applied together, they have the potential to irritate the surface for the same reason. But obviously, it also matters glycolic acid is in what concentration 1 or 2 % should not ... Read Full »