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Query: Hello doctor,I have been on Wellbutrin for a month now. It caused me to break out with cysts on my chin, lip, and forehead. I just stopped taking it 24 hours back. I was just wondering how long it would take for the cysts to clear up. Before taking anti-depressants, I had little to no pimples. I hav... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We will pay close attention to your worries and address all your questions with utmost care. Pimple is somewhat due to hormonal issues and can also occur if one has oily skin. I suggest you do the following: 1. Do not use hair oil or any sticky cream on the face. ... Read Full »
My forehead acne recurred at the same spot. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I got a small acne on my forehead 20 days back, which disappeared eight days later without any medication. After a few days, I got acne in the same place. I have tried home remedies but no use. So, please help me regarding my concern. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. Acne occurs due to hormonal issues and oily skin. So, kindly follow the suggestions which I have mentioned, to get rid of acne. Do not use hair oil or any sticky cream on your face. Avoid oily food, chocolate, and milk products. ... Read Full »
My face is oily and I have pimples. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My face is oily, and I have some pimples on my face. I travel regularly from time to time. Kindly suggest a suitable face wash that I can use. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We will pay close attention to your worries and address all your questions with utmost care. The best face wash to use for oily and acne-prone skin is Salicylic acid and Glycolic acid (Ahaglow) advanced gel face wash. Use it twice daily. Apply a sufficient... Read Full »
I have sensitive skin and have been prescribed Epiduo acne cream. Is it safe to use?
Query: Hi doctor, I have sensitive skin and therefore most products irritate me. I started using the dual acne gel which worked amazing for the first month. Now I am not too sure if it works as well. I have been using an acne face wash but I am not sure if it is making my skin any better or worse. I have b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. You need to know that acne is common at your age. There is frequent exacerbation due to stress, hormones, fast food, and cosmetics. Please use dual gel or cream in very little amounts. They will irritate you if used in large amounts. Anti-... Read Full »
I have red acne dots all over my face. How to get rid of them?
Query: Hello doctor, I had mild acne when I was 14 to 16 years old, and it recently stopped. However, I now have red dots all over my face that look as if they are beneath my skin, it has been almost a year, and they are still on my face. I am not on any medication for it or for other health issues. What d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Pimples can be due to hormonal causes or can be due to oily skin. I suggest you: Do not use hair oil or sticky cream on your face. Avoid oily food, chocolate, and milk products. Avoid dust, and use sunscreen (ab... Read Full »
I am dealing with acne leaving dark marks on my forehead, nose, and jaws. Kindly help.
Query: Hello, I am currently experiencing acne, especially on my forehead, nose, and jawline. Some of them are quite itchy. I am using Cetaphil daily scrub cleanser and Benzac spots treatment at the moment. I have previously used Doxycycline and Tretinoin gel 0.05 percent. I used to take Doxycycline aroun... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. From your description, you have high grade acne, which includes nodules and pustules. Do you have regular periods? How is your lifestyle, diet, and sleep? Are you married? Is there any history ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had been using Retin-A with Doxycycline monohydrate for two years until I went to the dermatologist and changed my prescription to Tazorac with Finacea and Amoxicillin and I have been using that for the last two years (all these are for my acne in case you have not guessed it alrea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will help you understand this issue better. Well, taking antibiotics for such a long time is not a wise option. You can use creams for mild issues. Acne is an age-related problem and can occur due to hormonal imbalance at this age. I suggest you not panic and take ... Read Full »
I have scars, pimples, and itchy bumps on forehead and chin. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have forehead scars, some pimples, and a lot of small itchy colorless bumps on my forehead and chin area. I used to have it last year. However, when I started to wear makeup every day eight years back, poor exercise and diet, and stress worsened my condition. I am currently using Niz... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. From the picture, it seems you have developed forehead acne (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). I suggest you take Capsule Doxycycline 100 milligrams once daily. Cleargel (Clindamycin) daily d... Read Full »
Can I use Lotrimin Ultra on my face and body for yeast build-up?
Query: Hi doctor, I may have a yeast build-up because I recently had folliculitis on my chest, stomach, legs, especially thighs, butt, back significantly lower, upper arms, and belt line. My face has been breaking out worse, and neither topical Aczone nor oral Acticlate seem to help as they once did, and p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. With your descriptions and given pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), you have facial and trunkal acne. The causes of trunkal acne are tight-fitting exercise clothing that traps sweat next to the skin on the back ... Read Full »