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What should I do to get fair glowing skin?
Query: Hi doctor, My face and body color are different. My face is getting dark and black day-by-day. What should I do to increase my fairness and get glowing skin? Shall I use some night cream? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your problem carefully. What is your nature of work? Will you get exposed to sunlight? Are you allergic to any drug or disease? There are a lot of causes of skin darkening. The most common reason is sunlight exposure. For treatment, 1. You can use a cap o... Read Full »
What does coarsened echotexture in liver ultrasound mean?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a wheatish complexion. Can you please suggest if I can use Kojivit cream for skin lightening? Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Yes, you can use Kojivit gel (Kojic acid) safely daily. But, it only removes extra tan from your skin. You can try using a Glycolic acid based face wash for better results of skin lightening. Make sure that you apply sunscreen every 5-6 hours. You can also get chemical p... Read Full »
My fiancée wants to improve her skin tone. Kindly suggest some treatment.
Query: Hello doctor, My fiancée has a wheatish skin tone. Could you suggest some skin-brightening or whitening treatments suitable for her? What type of creams or face washes, or body washes can she use for fairer skin? How long will it take for the skin to get a fairer tone? Please give your suggestions. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. I suggest using Ahaglow (aloe vera and Glycolic acid gel) face wash twice a day for atleast two weeks. Skin tone can improve in two to six weeks. Tablet Limcee (Ascorbic acid) 500 mg once a day after breakfast for 3... Read Full »
Hydroquinone creams are giving me only temporary skin lightening. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My skin tone is dusky. One year ago, I started using Hydroquinone cream. After three to four months, I stopped using it, but then, my face started to become dark again. After a month, I started to use this cream again and then stopped. I want to make my skin healthy and have a clear c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The long-term use of Hydroquinone can cause permanent discoloration called exogenous ochronosis, especially on persons with a dusky skin. The use of any skin lightening agents gives results only till it is being used. For a healthy skin tone, start applyin... Read Full »
I Want A Fair Skin. Can I Use Skinlite Cream To Get A Fair And Glowing Skin?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a very dark skin. One of my friends used skinlite cream and she has turned very fair. Can I also use that cream to get a fair and glowing skin? I really want a fair skin. I am just tired of my skin. Please help me doctor. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Natural complexion is the best. Melanin, the pigment responsible for the skin color has protective effects. Use cleanser like cetaphil to wash your face. You can use sunscreen lotions like shade lotion regularly 2-3 times a day. Skinlite is a combination cream with ... Read Full »
Can I whiten my skin tone without side effects and costly soaps or tablets?
Query: Hello doctor, I want white skin without side effects. How can I get it? Kindly suggest some inexpensive soaps or tablets for the same. Read Full »
Answer: Hello doctor, Welcome to icliniq.com The color of the skin is genetically programmed, and it is difficult to change it with any treatment modalities. Skin color depends on the amount of melanin pigment in the skin. Unfortunately, there are no effective creams or tablets to make skin white. However... Read Full »
Can you suggest a skin whitening cream that does not contain steroids?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old female. My skin appears very dull. Can you suggest a whitening cream that does not contain steroids that I can use on a regular basis? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can take an oral Vitamin C supplement every day. I suggest taking one sachet of Ener-C (Ascorbic acid) 1000 mg in a glass of water. Use sunscreen in the morning. Apply Golite (pTeroWhite and Galanga extract) skin lightening cream over the face at bedtime. Read Full »
Which lotion would help me get rid of pimples and make my face fair?
Query: Hello doctor,I do not usually have pimples, but I began to get pimples ever since I started using vitamins C and E skin lotion. Now I switched to other lotion and soap, but the problem worsens. My face appears rough. What lotion can I use to get a fair face? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Stress, hormonal imbalances, diet, and weather all play a role in acne. Acne may also flare due to oily, greasy creams or sunscreens that one may be using. I suggest you keep your skin as clean as possible without over-drying it and use a gentle cleanser, face was... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am 27 years old, and I have oily skin. My face looks dull due to uneven skin tone. Could you please suggest some vitamin C or vitamin K creams to get even skin with fair tone? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. Since you mentioned that you have oily skin, are you prone to acne as well? My suggestion for you to improve your skin condition are the following: 1. You must wash your face at least two to three times a day. 2. ... Read Full »
Can I take Glutathione supplements for skin brightening without consulting a doctor?
Query: Hello doctor,I am thinking about taking Glutathione supplements for skin brightening. I do not have any other health issues. Is it alright if I purchase Glutathione supplements online? If yes, should I buy an injection or pills? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Glutathione injections have not been approved. The risk of using an injection outweighs the benefits, so it is not advisable. Moreover, the fairness associated with the injection is short-lived and fades in three months. I suggest you try tablets, but most of them are ... Read Full »