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I want to be fair and lighten my lip color. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28-year-old female. I have a son, I used to be fair in my childhood but as I grew up I became dark. Now people say that I am dark and also my lips are very dark. I want to become fair. And I also want my lips to be light. I have tried many creams and soaps and did not get any resul... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Skin tanning is a side effect of excessive sunlight exposure. Indian skin is very prone to tanning. I explain treatment and precautions point-wise manner 1. Avoid direct sunlight exposure as much as you can. Wear sunglass, cap and cover the exposed part of the bod... Read Full »
Can you suggest a whitening cream without steroids for me?
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 »
Can vitamin C or K creams help to get even and fair skin?
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. You must wash your face at least two to three times a day. Use a mil... 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 ar... 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 30... Read Full »
Will visible vein affect the normal health?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to know why my veins are so visible. I have fair skin which could be the reason, but I see a lot of white people whose veins are not noticeable. And I am talking about usual green or blue veins, not spider veins because I am only 20. Does it have to do anything with my he... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Since you have not taken any treatment for any diseases and almost all veins are visible then you need not worry. This phenomenon is exaggerated in some individuals. Surely this will not ... Read Full »
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, you can use a cap or um... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22-year-old female. I have dusky skin that is brown skin. I want to become fair. Can I use Kojivit gel? Or any other dermatology cream can I use? My hands are also brown in color and full of tan. Do you suggest any creams to get fair? I want to become fair as my marriage is going t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. One's skin color has two components. The first one is genetic, which cannot be changed. Every skin color is beautiful in its own way and we should learn to love our skin color and augment it and not hide or lighten it. The second component is acquired, which is due to th... 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 »