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Sunscreen

Sunscreen is a product available in the form of lotion, spray, gel or cream to be applied on the face, hands and other sun-exposed surfaces of the body. Each sunscreen has a specific SPF (sun protection factor) mentioned on the package which is a measure of the protection it provides from UV rays. Higher the SPF, better the protection.

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I am suffering from acne. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,As a teenager with pimples, I am considering using a facial cleanser. Is it safe for me?Please advise.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for your query. Pimples are somewhat hormonal and often result from oily skin. Here are a few guidelines to follow:Avoid using hair oil and any sticky creams on your face.Avoid oily foods, chocolate, and milk products.Avoid dust and use sunscreen with SPF (sun ...  Read Full »

I experience skin breakouts during work. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a painter and frequently use face respirators during spray painting, which tends to irritate my skin. I am seeking suggestions the mask from causing breakouts, especially when working outdoors in the summer when paint, dirt, and sweat can mix and rub between the mask and my face. I...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.One potential solution to prevent skin irritation and breakouts caused by wearing a face respirator during spraying is to use a facial barrier cream. These creams are designed to create a protective barrier on the...  Read Full »

Please advise on using sunscreen and other protection measures.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old female. I am writing to seek your advice and recommendations regarding the use of sunscreen and other sun protection measures to safeguard my skin from the harmful effects of sun exposure. I understand the importance of sun protection and would appreciate your expertise...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, We welcome you to the icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence that you place in me for your healthcare consultation. Sunscreens are very important for sun protection and for preventing sun damage. They have multiple benefits, like preventing wrinkles on the skin, protecting from sun sp...  Read Full »

I have tiny pimples on my face during summer. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, What should be the daily routine for healthy skin as I am having tiny pimples on my face mostly in summer?  Read Full »


Dr. Shanza Ikram

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For healthy skin do the following: Drink plenty of water. Add fresh fruits to your diet. Use sunblock regularly in serum form or as a lotion. If you get a pimple apply Clindamycin gel on pimple two times a day. It will get better. I hope this helps. Thank you.   Read Full »

What remedies will help me overcome breakouts?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old, female weighing 196 lbs with a height of 5.8 feet. I have a lot of pimples breakout on my chin and cheeks area. For the solution, I bought 2% Salicylic Acid Serum and have been using it for a month now once a day. For protection from UV rays, I apply sunscreen crea...  Read Full »


Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Acne is quite common during this age group due to multiple causes including hormonal. It reduces over time. I suggest you follow the following: 1. Stay calm and cool. 2. Avoid physical and mental stress. 3. Treat dand...  Read Full »

I want to know about using sunscreen. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I would like to know more about using sunscreen. Could you provide an overview of sunscreen and why it is essential for skin protection? How does sunscreen work to shield the skin from harmful UV rays? What are the different types of UV radiation (UVA and UVB)...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, and I do understand your concern. Sunscreens are essential for protecting skin from sun damage. Sunscreens are definitely to be made a part of the skincare routine. They help in reducing sun spots, melasma, lentigines, also called freckle...  Read Full »

When and where should you apply sunscreen?

Query: Hi doctor, I am wondering when and how often to use sunscreen. One doctor said that you can burn anytime, so use discretion, while another said It is only necessary between the hours of 12 and 4 pm, when the sun is at its highest and most. I am also worried about using sunscreen with nice clothing, ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, Sunscreens are very important during day hours. It protects the skin from harmful effects of ultraviolet rays and, also it prevents wrinkling and aging of skin. Ultraviolet rays are the reason for early wrinkling of skin, it is called photoagi...  Read Full »

Are self-tanning creams linked to cancer?

Query: Hello doctor,I am 32 years old. I have been using self-tanning creams for around seven years all year long. I have stopped for the last two years. I am worried because I have read that self-tanning creams are causing cancer and tumors. Is it true? Are they out of my system, or will it take years to ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, self-tanning lotions are known to cause skin cancer. Please stop using it and avoid exposure to sunlight without sunscreen. Use sunscreen with SPF 50 or more, and apply every fourth hour. Look for any changes in the skin, any bumps that...  Read Full »

How can the use of sunscreen benefit my skin?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old woman. I would like to learn more about how to properly apply sunscreen to protect my skin from the damaging rays of the sun. Could you kindly explain how sunscreen protects the skin from UV rays? What forms of UV radiation are there, and how does sunscreen prevent o...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Sunscreens are essential for protecting skin against aging, sun spots, skin barrier damage, skin cancer, melasma, and other conditions. Sunscreens are classified into two types: Physical sunscreens: Th...  Read Full »

I am experiencing hallmarks of rosacea. Please suggest.

Query: Hi doctor, I have thick skin pads on my cheeks, and the symptoms have all the hallmarks of rosacea, redness, itchiness, pain in sunlight, blushing, etc. I was becoming very self-conscious of my face and wondered if I could do anything to reduce the symptoms. It started almost 10 to 15 years ago, but...  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it seems to be a manifestation of rosacea. Please send good quality photographs taken in natural light to confirm the diagnosis and to provide you the proper treatment.   Read Full »

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