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I have acne that does not resolve. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have had acne for the past four to five years. Despite being careful with my food choices and having the required amount of water, it does not go away. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. I have seen your query and understand your concern. Firstly, you need to consult a dermatologist nearby to assess the grade and severity of acne. If acne is mild, topical anti-acne creams like Clindamyci... Read Full »
Please suggest skin products for my 14-year-old daughter.
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 14 years old. She has skin issues, and I am not sure about the products she needs to use for her face. She has oily and sensitive skin. Her skin is acne-prone with a lot of pimples. She is currently using a face wash that makes her skin dry after using the product. So, she... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Based on your daughter's skin concerns and type, I would suggest a gentle, non-foaming cleanser to avoid further dryness. Look for a cleanser that is specifically formulated for oily and sensitive skin and contai... Read Full »
Please suggest skin creams for my oily skin.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old boy and my face is very oily during summer while in winters it is quite dry. In summers, a lot of oil pops out with white heads on my face. Even a short-term sun exposure tans my skin. I am also suffering from the problem of dark spots. Kindly suggest a face wash, su... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ahaglow (alpha hydroxy acid) face wash can be used to wash the face. La shieldsunscreen can be used in the morning as it is non-comedogenic. Please upload an image of your face, so that depending on the skin type, pigmentation, and acne, medications can be suggested. Read Full »
I am a 21-year-old female with pimples on my cheeks. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old female and have pimples on my cheeks. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Wash your face at least two to three times a day. You can use a gentle cleanser like Cetaphil. Treat dandruff if present with a Ketoconazole 2 % shampoo like Scalpe or Nizral. You can send clear photographs for further assessment and suggestions. Thank you. Read Full »
When should I wash my sensitive, acne-prone face?
Query: Hello doctor,I typically work out in the mornings as soon as I wake up and then shower immediately after. Knowing this, should I wash my face before I work out, rinse water on it, or just workout and then wash after? I have sensitive, acne-prone skin. So, I am trying to avoid washing more than twice... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a good idea to wash your face with water before a workout to remove oil produced during sleep. Then your skin is free to breathe and secrete oil which will not be accumulated. I highly recommend it. Regards. Read Full »
I have a lot of pimples on my face. Can this be cured?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a lot of pimples on my face. How to get rid of these pimples? Kindly give your suggestions. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Acne is a disorder of the pilosebaceous unit, pilo-hair, and sebaceous-oil-producing gland. These pilosebaceous glands are densely distributed over the face, neck, chest, back, shoulder, and arms. It also has a genetic component, meaning the ... Read Full »
What can be done to cure acne on face?
Query: Hello doctor, I have recently developed acne on my cheeks. I use Cetaphil face wash twice daily and follow it with Biotique honey water toner, and Nivea moisturizer. Read Full »
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Hassan Shoukat
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems to be mild to moderate acne, use acne soap bars containing Benzoyl peroxide. Wash face one time daily, not more than that. Avoid using antiseptic medicated soaps as they disturb natural face flora. Use Clindamycin 5 % cream, apply in the morning after face wash... Read Full »