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Management Of Acne

Management of acne is by a multi-pronged approach involving a proper skin cleansing regimen, topical application of creams and taking antibiotics orally. The idea is to treat existing lesions as well as prevent the formation of new ones.

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I have breakouts on my forehead. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing some breakouts on my forehead. What to do?Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and understood your concern. Your problem seems to be acne vulgaris. Acne vulgaris is a common skin concern in adolescents and may sometimes persist in adulthood too. It is a skin disorder involving pilosebaceous follicles or oil glands and is...  Read Full »

Can I use Fucicort cream for pimples?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old. Can I use Fucicort cream on my pimples?  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query. No, never use it on pimples. Pimple is somewhat hormonal and due to oily skin. Following are the suggestions for your problem: 1. Do not use hair oil and any sticky cream on the face. 2. Avoid oily food, chocolate, and milk products. 3. A...  Read Full »

Kindly suggest some natural acne management methods for my recurrent face and body acne.

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 20-year-old, and I have had acne ever since I started high school. It is moderate, but I have been maintaining it for years now. I have tried to stay to natural ingredients, take daily supplements and vitamins, eat super healthy, and work out five days a week. I change my pillowcase...  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Pimple is somewhat hormonal and due to oily skin. Following are my suggestions: 1. Do not use hair oil and any sticky cream on the face. 2. Avoid oily food, chocolate, and milk products. 3. Avoid dust. Use sunscreen above 30 SPF (sun pr...  Read Full »

I use a medicated serum for my pimples, but they are getting worse. Please suggest treatment.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a lot of pimples on my forehead, and they are getting worse. I am prone to acne when I sleep late, but I cannot sleep early. I use a medicated serum for my pimples, but I am insecure about it. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Acne can be treated easily with facewash, tablets, and creams. Some people have an oily face which results in acne. After completing acne treatment, tablets can be stopped, but creams must be continued to prevent the recurrence. Diet and lifestyle modifications are a...  Read Full »

What causes face itching and pimples?

Query: Hi doctor, I have recently (like a month) started to get acne and pimples on my face, and my face itches a lot throughout the day for no reason. I do not have any rashes or anything. It just randomly itches, and I have been trying to get rid of acne by taking Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) pills. I ...  Read Full »


Dr. Subhash Kashyap

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have would have sent a photo, it would have been easier to diagnose whether you are suffering from acne or something else. Acne is quite common at your age, and many people suffer from it, but it is not as itchy as you are describing it but if you are so sure tha...  Read Full »

How can I manage the painful pimples on my right cheek that I have had for the past five years?

Query: Hello doctor,I have been getting pimples on my right cheek for five years. There is no pus discharge, but the pimples are painful. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the history and image provided (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it is grade 1 acne. They develop due to sudden hormonal fluctuations in the body, an imbalanced diet, climatic conditions, and genetic factors. I suggest you take the follow...  Read Full »

I am an 18-year-old with pimples on my face. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 18-year-old with a weight of 132 pounds and a height of 5 feet 4 inches. I have pimples on my face. Please help me.  Read Full »


Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. The treatment of acne depends on the grade of acne. Can you please attach your clinical pictures so that I can assess your acne grade and suggest medicine accordingly? Let me give you some information r...  Read Full »

I popped a pimple accidentally, and now it is swollen and red. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, I popped a pimple accidentally, and now it is swollen and red and so big, and there is a lot of pain. Also, my marriage is coming soon; how much time will it take to cure?  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. I have gone through your history and the image provided from your end from the attached reports section (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It is a post-inflammatory reaction that has been caused due to trauma in the form ...  Read Full »

I have oily, acne-prone skin. Kindly suggest.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22-year-old female, 5 feet 2 inches in height, and I weigh 123 pounds.I have oily and acne-prone skin. Do you have any recommendations for managing my oily skin and acne-prone skin?  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the attached image (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). Acne from the image provided appears to be hormonal acne....  Read Full »

My face became darker with acne breakouts. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, Three years back, I used a skin lightening cream for a few months. After discontinuing the cream, my face became much darker with acne breakouts. Even after three years, I face a dark, dull face and occasional acne breakouts. Please suggest some medications to get rid of this.  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I suggest the following 1. Apply Acnesol gel (Clindamycin and Nicotinamide) at night for 15 days. 2. Wash your face with D Acne soap (Salicylic acid and Clindamycin) for 15 days. Attach a clinical picture for ass...  Read Full »

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