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Why do I become very dark if I stop using Clobetamil G cream?
Query: Hello doctor, I am using Clobetamil G cream since four years. But I did not get any irritations or side effects. But, if I stop using that cream I become very dark. If I consult a doctor, there is no use but if I use that cream again I will become very fair. Maybe my skin is addicted to this cream. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Clobetamil (Clobetasol and Gentamycin) is a strong topical corticosteroid cream, it is not a fairness cream. Clobetamil makes your skin very thin. That is why you feel you are getting fair. Thinning of skin makes it more sensitive to sunlight. Clobetamil is useful for ... Read Full »
Please suggest a skin whitening product.
Query: Hello Doctor, I am just fed up with my dark complexion. Please prescribe me some skin whitening product. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Natural complexion is the best. Cosmetics do more harm than good. You can avoid them. Melanin pigment in the skin protects against cancers. Presence of more melanin in the skin gives the dark complexion. You can use sunscreen lotions which help in preventing tan d... Read Full »
My skin is darkened due to sun exposure. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am currently dealing with a sun-induced darkening on my face and neck that does not match my natural skin tone. I am determined to return my skin to its original, lighter complexion that I had before my sun exposure. What should be my next course of action? Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. I suggest the following: Minimize direct sunlight exposure by wearing sunglasses, caps, and covering exposed skin. Apply sunscreen three times a day, at around 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 3 p.m., covering your entire face... Read Full »
I want to be fair and lighten my lip color. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28-year-old female. I have a son, I used to be fair in my childhood but as I grew up I became dark. Now people say that I am dark and also my lips are very dark. I want to become fair. And I also want my lips to be light. I have tried many creams and soaps and did not get any resul... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Skin tanning is a side effect of excessive sunlight exposure. Indian skin is very prone to tanning. I explain treatment and precautions point-wise manner 1. Avoid direct sunlight exposure as much as you can. Wear sunglass, cap and cover the exposed part of the bod... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been facing a significant issue with dark circles for the past seven to eight years. While they occasionally lighten, they have never completely disappeared. I am in desperate need of a solution for this problem. I have attempted various home remedies, but none of them have been... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to inform you that, dark circles under the eyes, also known as periocular hyperpigmentation, are a common cosmetic concern. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can occur due to continuous rubbing of t... Read Full »
Will the darkness from the chemical peel be reduced within a month?
Query: Hello doctor,Two weeks ago, I underwent a chemical peel, and my skin became darker. Following my doctor's recommendation, I had a facial laser toning done a few days back. I am getting married in a month and am highly concerned about whether the darkness will reduce in time. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. This type of pigmentation is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. To manage this, I suggest you use sunscreen during the day, whatever suits your skin. The application should be made more than five times daily ... Read Full »
I take Maxiliv IV but see no change in my skin tone. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old male. I have a dark brown complexion. I am taking Maxiliv injection IV twice in a week for four months to lighten my skin. But till now there is no change. Why I am not getting any result. I do not expose myself in sunlight and use sunscreen also. I want to know abo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not necessary that every individual responds to glutathione injections. Effects vary from one individual to the other. If there is no response even after 10 doses, then you should stop treatment. It would not be of any use. Glutathione is not permanent lighteni... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I used acne wash on my face and the first two days it was okay but after three to four days I noticed the skin under my bottom lip started to itch terribly. I would constantly rub it and there was no relief. I used aloe vera gel on it but it did not seem to help. After rubbing constant... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. Well for now on chemical burn use ointment Fucibet twice in a day. Use Cetaphil moisturizing lotion twice or thrice a day over the face in the future for acne follow this procedure. Pimple is somewhat hormonal and due to oily skin 1. Do not us... Read Full »
I am a 20-year-old with excessively oily and dark skin. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old with excessively oily skin, despite not consuming excess fast or oily foods. My skin is too sensitive. Even after using a sunscreen powder with SPF 40, my skin is getting excessively darker after getting out. What should I do? Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Take a capsule of Perfectil (multivitamin) daily. Apply vitamin C cream at night. Continue your sunblock. Use Cetaphil cleanser for oily skin. Use for two to three months. Skin will glow but do not expect white color as it will not be achieve... Read Full »
I am dark-skinned. Is there any possibility of changing color if I drink red wine?
Query: Hello doctor,I am dark-skinned. Is there any possibility of changing color? If I drink red wine. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have mentioned that your complexion is very dark. There could be various reasons for the same. If genetic, it means that even if your parents have the same complexion, nothing can be done about it. We can go for specific treatments if it is because of excessive s... Read Full »