" Hello doctor, I am 18 years old, and I use sunscreen and aloe vera gel on my face. I have some skin problems that really disturb my looks. My problems are: Hyperpigmentation, pigmentation, tanning. Wrinkles (dark) and fine lines. Old pimple marks on my cheeks, which are also dark. Dark circles and skin around circles are dark. I used to have light skin when I was young. As I grew, my skin started to have problems. When I get back home from school in the afternoon, my face looks shiny and a little oily. I probably have combination skin. Please help.

" Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition and I am glad that you are paying attention to changes in your body system. But do not worry, I am here to take care of you. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have developed a hyperpigmented skin lesion with acne vulgaris possibly due to repeated sun exposure to sunlight. Please use the following: Tablet Minocycline 500 milligrams three times a day for one week. Apply topical 2 percent Resorcinol once daily (Resinol), or topical 0.1 percent Tretinoin (Retin-A) twice a day or 20% Azelaic acid once daily (Azelax) or 5 percent Dapsone gel (Aczone) once daily for one month. I hope this has helped you. Please feel free to reach me again, in case of further queries. Thank you.

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 18 years old, and I use sunscreen and aloe vera gel on my face. I have some skin problems that really disturb my looks.

My problems are:

Hyperpigmentation, pigmentation, tanning.
Wrinkles (dark) and fine lines.
Old pimple marks on my cheeks, which are also dark.
Dark circles and skin around circles are dark.

I used to have light skin when I was young. As I grew, my skin started to have problems. When I get back home from school in the afternoon, my face looks shiny and a little oily. I probably have combination skin.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I am very sorry about your medical condition and I am glad that you are paying attention to changes in your body system. But do not worry, I am here to take care of you. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have developed a hyperpigmented skin lesion with acne vulgaris possibly due to repeated sun exposure to sunlight. Please use the following:

Tablet Minocycline 500 milligrams three times a day for one week.
Apply topical 2 percent Resorcinol once daily (Resinol), or topical 0.1 percent Tretinoin (Retin-A) twice a day or 20% Azelaic acid once daily (Azelax) or 5 percent Dapsone gel (Aczone) once daily for one month.

I hope this has helped you. Please feel free to reach me again, in case of further queries.

Thank you.

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Answered by Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

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November 24, 2024

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