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How to do transition from winter skin-care routine to spring?
Query: Hello doctor, How to do transition of your winter skin-care routine to spring? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As compared to winter, in spring season skincare is changed as follows. 1. In winters, an individual's requirement of water becomes less, whereas in spring one should increase the intake of water as insensible loss of water increases from our skin. 2. In winters, s... Read Full »
How to moisturize my hair without clogging my forehead pores?
Query: Hello doctor, What can I use to moisturize my hair on Isotretinoin without clogging my forehead pores? Also, I need to shampoo every day because I go to the gym. Any shampoo recommendations? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do understand your concern. It appears to be dry hair due to systemic or oral retinoid use. I suggest the following products: 1. Wash scalp with shampoo containing Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoyl taurate, and Capryl glucoside twice weekly for four weeks. 2. U... Read Full »
Why do the stretch marks on my inner thighs hurt?
Query: Hello doctor, I have stretch marks on my inner thighs and buttocks area. When I sit for about 30 minutes, the stretch marks hurt (in the scale of 1-10, the pain is around 8). So, I have to stand up once in a while. More and more stretch marks appear when they hurt and they hurt too. It is very unco... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your history and picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I get your worry. I can see that you have already tried a lot of therapies for the same with not much relief. Weight gain is usually a gradual process and not much skin stretch... Read Full »
I need a best treatment for scalp psoriasis.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from scalp psoriasis from more than five years. Initially I have tried allopathy treatment then it got cured temporarily till the time I used those medicines and later on I have reached homeopathy treatment for two years but it was of no use. Can you kindly suggest a bet... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder, which means your body’s immune cells are attacking the skin. There is no as such permanent solution, but the treatment is given to minimize the symptoms to a point that you do not get any lesions or itching and it is maintained at... Read Full »
Can a teenager use moisturizer containing hyaluronic acid?
Query: Hello doctor, I have bought a moisturizer for my 14-year-old daughter. She has dry skin. The cream says it contains hyaluronic acid. I heard it is used for anti-aging. Will this acid have a negative effect on her skin? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hyaluronic acid is good for the skin as it has moisturizing properties. The reason it is used as an anti-aging is its moisturizing property. As we age, we lose moisture from the skin along with the loss of collagen from the dermal part of the skin. I suggest you use... Read Full »
I suffer from severe eczema in my legs. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am aware that I have eczema. But, everything I try does not work. I have been having severe eczema since I was 8. I am about to be 19 now. I have tried using unscented lotions, dermatology-approved lotions, organic oils, and even all of the ointments doctors prescribe me. The only thing... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Being a dermatologist observes in day-to-day activity few diseases have bad impact on lifestyle, out of which eczema is one of them. But, with your descriptions it seems to be atopic dermatitis, which becomes better as age progress. In ad... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a cream for my sensitive facial skin with milia.
Query: Hello doctor,I have extremely sensitive facial skin that often turns red. Every moisturizer I have tried causes burning sensations on my skin and eyes. I have experimented with various reputable brands and pharmaceutical products, but nothing seems to work. I have combination skin and have been deal... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I suggest you follow below mentioned general tips for finding a moisturizer that may be suitable for your sensitive skin and help address your concerns: Look for products labeled fragrance-free and hypoallergenic. Fragran... Read Full »
What is the reason for my perioral dermatitis that aggravates upon the use of topical steroids?
Query: Hello doctor, I have perioral dermatitis and have been suffering from flare-ups for the past five years. I have been using topical steroids; however, the condition only aggravates after their use. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. The causes of perioral dermatitis can be inflammation, dryness in the environment, weather conditions, excess use of chemicals, oily and greasy cosmetic products, make-up, or steroids. I suggest the below treatmen... Read Full »
I have a sore on the shaft of my penis. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 60-year-old male and I am not sexually active. After masturbation, I use a moisturizing lotion. I developed a sore on the shaft of my penis. It is not painful and does not itch, but there is a slight awareness of sensation. This could be due to the bump catching friction as opp... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please send the photographs not as collage, but as separate files. It is difficult to appreciate the morphology like this in a collage (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You can send one photo of each of these days separately... Read Full »
I have oily skin in the T-zone. Will using Cetaphil help?
Query: Hi doctor, My skin looks dull and oily in the T-zone. I have tried many products to get my skin tone even. As of now I am using Body Shop tea-tree products, but nothing seems to be working. Please advice, what products can I go for? Is Cetaphil a good product to use? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Yes, Cetaphil has few good products. You can use Cetaphil cleansing lotion for oily skin and wash your face with Cetaphil Dermacontrol oil as a regular moisturizing lotion. Apply Onetone cream on the dull areas of the face twice daily. Ta... Read Full »