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I need advice on anti-aging creams. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35 year old female with borderline oily skin living in a very humid city. Only gel-based products work for my skin. I was wondering if I could start using Nexret gel, as a night treatment for anti-aging and general maintenance on a long-term basis. I have a few sun spots and pimple... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. Please attach a picture if possible, for better evaluation. I suggest using Nexret gel (Tretinoin) 0.04 % daily at night, but not on a long-term basis because it can cause hypopigmentation. You can use it for 1 to 2 months, and then you... Read Full »
Can you suggest a good anti-aging and breast firming cream?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 40 years old and I have dry to normal skin. Can you suggest a good anti-aging cream and also some breast firming cream? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If possible, please send the photographs of your face. Regards. Read Full »
I am a 30-year-old lactating mother suffering from facial wrinkles and pigmentation. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old lactating mother. Recently I got fine lines and wrinkles on my face. I also developed pigmentation around the mouth and nose, and itching is also present sometimes. I have been facing skin problems for the past eight months during my pregnancy. I have combination skin. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would like you to attach a clinical picture of skin problems to assess and guide you accordingly. I suggest you do the following. Avoid direct sunlight. Use Photostable sunscreen (Bemotrizinol, Bisoctrizole, Uvinul) daily from 9 AM to 12 PM ... Read Full »
How to prevent anti-aging and hyperpigmentation?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 38 years old and concerned about anti-aging, hyperpigmentation, and texture. I am an African with dark brown skin. I have some glycolic skincare products that I want to use. I eventually want to start using retinol and Vitamin C. I know these products cannot be mixed and used at the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can try microdermabrasion, chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, derma fillers, Botox injection. Anyone suitable for you. Also, sunscreen should be applied 20 minutes before going outdoors. Differin cream thin layer it is a retinoid and can be used if you are rea... Read Full »
Why do I look 40 years old when I am only 29?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29 year old male, who looks like a 40 year old. I have aged very poorly. What caused this to happen? What can I do to look my proper age? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Early aging can be a consequence of multiple factors. The most important ones are sun exposure, poor nutrition, improper sleep, bad lifestyle habits, and poor regular care of the skin.Excessive sun exposure damages the normal texture of the skin by altering the coll... Read Full »
Please suggest effective anti-aging treatment.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 31 year old female. My height is 5'3" and weight is 156 pounds. I have normal skin. I have started developing fine lines on my face. Just recently I have developed a slight depression in the form of a line starting from under the inner side of the eye running down the cheek (photo ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your details and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) carefully. I have the following suggestions for you which I am sure will specifically help you significantly in the long run. Avoid sun exposure as best as you can. Make it... Read Full »