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Itchy Face

An itchy face is an extremely uncomfortable condition that occurs due to dry skin, allergies, and sometimes due to systemic diseases. It can also signify certain skin conditions like psoriasis, perioral dermatitis, and rosacea. Topical antihistamine and hydrocortisone cream helps treat this condition.

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Am I having red itchy patches on my face, jawline, and chin due to histamine reaction?

Query: Hello doctor, I have small patches on my face which randomly start itching and turn red without touching. The patches usually continue to itch for ten minutes, and then everything becomes normal. I am unsure if I have these patches due to histamine reactions, but they often occur on my face, jawline...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the history provided, they may be cholinergic urticaria. It may stay for minutes to hours and then subside. For some individuals, the rashes may appear after stress, bathing, working out, and sun exposure. It is a hypersensitivity reaction meaning your body is...  Read Full »

Please help me know the cause of the painful pimples on my scalp and how to prevent them.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been getting a few pimples every month on my scalp for the last couple of years. It is nothing serious or widespread, but the pimples are slightly painful to touch. I wanted to know what this condition is and if there is any way I can prevent it from occurring.  Read Full »


Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. This seems to be recurrent bacterial folliculitis. It can happen to anyone with the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria carrier stage, in which bacteria normally reside on the skin and can lead to repeated infections. Th...  Read Full »

I am a 26-year-old female worried about having pimple breakouts for three weeks now. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 26-year-old female and I am having pimple breakouts for about three weeks now. I am 160 centimeters tall and my weight is 174 lbs. I do not have flawless skin, I have pimples most of the time but lately, I am having breakouts. Usually, I have pimples when I am about to have my pe...  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I will suggest you do not worry at all. The problem seems to be associated with changed hormonal levels. Alone medicines will not work permanently. The following tips should be followed for better results: Wake up early ...  Read Full »

How to manage blackheads, itching, and pimples on the face?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old with spots and small blackheads on my face. I do not know if I have oily or dry skin. Sometimes I get sudden itching on my face and the pimples start to come out. I had a history of sneezing earlier. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Treatment of acne depends on the grade of acne. Please attach your clinical pictures so that I can decide the grade of acne and suggest medicine accordingly. Let me give you some information regarding acne. Acne is a disorder of the pil...  Read Full »

I am suffering from persistent red, Itchy, and dry skin. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I have a skin problem. My face is red. It itches a lot. The surface is very dry. I have had it for three years. Different doctors have suggested many methods, but those remedies did not help and even worsened.Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. It appears to be Acne Rosacea. (Steroid Rosacea after long-term use of topical steroid on face). Skin is damaged due to steroid use and even additional sunlight effect (Pho...  Read Full »

My face is itchy, swells, and my skin peels, leaving a dark area on the face. What should I do?

Query: Hello doctor,My face is itchy, swells, and my skin peels, leaving a dark area on the face. It happened twice this year. What should I do?  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As per the history provided, it may be facial eczema. Facial eczema is a lesion formed on the facial skin which is itchy, dry, and sometimes red with white flakes formed due to multiple factors, including genetic fac...  Read Full »

Why do I have dry, itchy, and sensitive skin below my eyes and cheek area?

Query: Hello doctor, I have skin sensitivity below my eyes and cheek areas. It started four weeks back. I usually have oily and sensitive skin. But now I experience dry and itchy skin on my cheeks with bumps and rashes. I have used Retin-A micro topical cream, holistic skincare complexion correction dark s...  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Do not apply a lot of things to your face. Tretinoin causes dryness and tightening of the skin. Pimples occur due to hormonal issues and oily skin. As you have a lot of acne on your face, I suggest you follow a few inst...  Read Full »

I have acne, reddish brown marks, along with dry and itchy skin. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My primary concern is acne, especially the redness, which is sometimes itchy, and my skin feels dry and dehydrated. I also have red and brown marks. I have been suffering from acne for years, and my skin feels itchy and dry. Recently, I am developing acne on my chin and jawline, but my...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have gone through the details and the image you provided (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It is Grade 1 or mild acne. Acne occurs for multiple reasons, including hormonal fluctuations, espe...  Read Full »

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