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I have been using an acne care kit, but my skin is all damaged. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 17 years old and I am using an acne care kit. But my skin is damaged. I used home remedies like hot water, salt water, and ice water massage in my face. But my face is very rough. Please help me. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have gone through the image provided from your end (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The products have caused a chemical reaction and led to allergies on your skin along with skin damage. Usu... Read Full »
My pre-existing acne is worsening after using a face mask. What should I do now?
Query: Hi doctor, How can I treat acne? Should I prefer home remedies or commercial products? Which is faster? Because I have already tried both, but I think nothing has gone well. I attended one session at a dermatology clinic for my acne, and then my acne stopped. However, a few weeks ago, I tried using ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. Firstly, you need to consult a nearby dermatologist to assess the grade and severity of your acne. Alternatively, you can provide us with pictures for a remote review. If the acne is mild, topical anti... Read Full »
I am a 38-year-old diabetic lady with acne in the face mask area. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 38-year-old lady, on diabetic treatment, previously treated for acne a few years ago. For one year with Retin A tablets, currently suffering a limited acne breakout in the area of the face mask and was prescribed mild topical exfoliants with cream for pore purification; it general... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would suggest you the following measures. Use Benzoyl peroxide 2.5 % cream once at nighttime. Open your mask every four hours for 15 minutes. Apply a lot of moisturizer before wearing a mask. Apply minimal cosmetics; otherwise, it can also a... Read Full »
Are marks on the skin a side effect of Biluma cream?
Query: Hello doctor, This query is for my girl. She is 24 years young. She recently went for an interview and applied a branded cosmetic cream. Her skin tone is fair and extremely sensitive. Overnight, she got ridiculous marks on both sides of the face. Please find attached images. Now, those marks are not... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Before applying the cream, did she have acne over the cheeks? Does she have a habit of picking the pimples with her nails? The reason I ask is that there is post-inflammatory hyperpigme... Read Full »
Why do I have pimples after forgetting to remove my make up off?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old, and I have this problem for about two weeks. I think this is because I did not remove my make up after a party and slept off. And the very next day, I got small red pimples on my face. I have this redness or spots on both sides of my cheeks. What could this be? Plea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This might be allergic contact dermatitis or cosmetic-induced acne. Make sure that you do not get exposed to that chemical within the next 10 days otherwise there are chances of sensitization and can cause further flare-up of the disease. Apply the following medicines on ... Read Full »