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Dull Skin

Dull skin refers to a lack of radiance or luster, and the skin may appear dry, patchy, and textured. It can be due to dehydration, dryness, and lifestyle choices. A proper diet, enough hydration, and a skincare routine can help combat this issue.

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Kindly elaborate on how air pollution influences skin health.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 35-year-old woman living in an area characterized by elevated levels of air pollution. Recently, I have observed alterations in my skin, including heightened dryness, dullness, and occasional breakouts. I am troubled by the potential impact of air pollution on my skin's health. C...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate your query, and I understand your concern. Exposure to pollution can indeed lead to various skin conditions, such as skin tanning, dryness, eczema, melasma, premature aging, acne, acne scars, and even skin cancers. To address and mitigate these effects...  Read Full »

I am seeking information on accure laser. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, What is accure laser? I have done cosmelan, but my skin looks dehydrated and dull. Will accure laser help? My skin was fair and now it seems dull and little reddish. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Accure is a diode laser used mainly for inflammatory acne and the rejuvenation of the skin. It will reduce sebum production to decrease acne. Cosmelan is a peel used for pigmentation over the face.Use sunscreen daily to protect skin from sun exposure and good moisturizer ...  Read Full »

Can you suggest a whitening cream without steroids for me?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old female. My skin appears very dull. Can you suggest a whitening cream that does not contain steroids that I can use on a regular basis?  Read Full »


Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can take an oral Vitamin C supplement every day. I suggest taking one sachet of Ener-C (Ascorbic acid) 1000 mg in a glass of water. Use sunscreen in the morning. Apply Golite (pTeroWhite and Galanga extract) skin lightening cream over the face at bedtime.  Read Full »

My face is becoming dull slowly. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, Two years ago, my face was bright. But now it is slowly becoming dull. Please help me. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Avoid direct sunlight exposure as much as you can. Wear sun glass, and caps and cover the exposed parts of the body all the time. Use good sunscreen thrice a day all over the face. The sunscreen should have an SPF (sun protection factor) ...  Read Full »

I have dark patches and acne. How to get rid of it?

Query: Hello doctor, I have dark patches on my forehead, dullness and darkness on the face, open pores, dark spots, acne scars, blackheads and whiteheads on my nose, dark circles, and wrinkles on my undereye. Currently, I am using Kojic and Glycolic acid cream, brightening cream, and Kojic and Glycolic aci...  Read Full »


Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am prescribing a few medicines; please consult a specialist and take the below-mentioned medication with their consent. Use UVDoux sunscreen (Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, and Bemotrizinol)- Apply on the whole face daily in the morning. Use Biluma cream (Kojic acid...  Read Full »

My skin color is dull and I have many acne scars on my face. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have a lot of acne on my face. With acne scars and dull color, my marriage is being held. Please suggest any instant treatment. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the information that is provided from your end and I do understand your concern. Acne can be due to multiple reasons which include sudden hormonal variations, using any skin care products which cause an increase in oil secretion, due to family hi...  Read Full »

Will Kojivit gel lightens the dull skin and is it a safe alternate for Melacare cream?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old male. I have been using Melacare cream for four months, and I stopped using it for a few days. My face becomes so dull and dark in complexion. Now I am using Kojivit gel. Please advise me is kojivit gel safe? How to use it, and how many days it requires to cure the ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Melacare cream that you have been using is essentially a triple composition of Mometasone Furoate steroid, Tretinoin, and Hydroquinone. It is not meant for regular use. This cream is a prescription product and should never be used without dermatologist advice. Dermat...  Read Full »

I have been struggling with acne for many years and my skin is sensitive with blackheads, scars, redness and appears dull. How can I improve my skin tone?

Query: Hello doctor, I have very sensitive skin and have been struggling with acne for several years. From the picture I have shared with you ironically, it is the best it has been in a while. On my cheek, I have blackheads, acne scarring, redness, and dull and tired skin. For me, this is my worst area. I ...  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Post-acne scars are of three types box scars, icepick (pinpoint scars), and rolling scars. Pinpoint scars are difficult to treat while box scars are easy. I would like to suggest the following: 1. No cream or tablet c...  Read Full »

I have a dull facial skin tone due to sunburn and tanning. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have dull facial skin due to sunburn and tanning. Can you please give me some suggestions to improve my facial skin color and make it similar to the skin color of my neck and other body parts?Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Facial hyperpigmentation may be due to multiple factors, including genetic susceptibility, climate factors, excessive sun exposure, vitamin deficiencies, dietary factors, excess oil and sebum secretion, dryness, eczema,...  Read Full »

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