Pimples

A small pustule or papule that results from clogging of the sebaceous gland is called a pimple. The oil or sebaceous glands get clogged and infected and can result in swollen lesion filled with pus. Pimples can affect any body part like face, back, chest, etc.

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I have been suffering from acne and pimples for the past three years. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from acne and pimples for the past three years. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query I understand your concern. Treatment for acne depends on the grade of acne, I will have to assess your grade of acne to suggest any medication. Can you please attach your clinical pictures? Let me give you some information regarding acne. ...  Read Full »

I take 6 to 7 liters of water after taking non-vegetarian foods to avoid pimples. Is it harmful?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old. I have a pimple problem. If I do not take non-vegetarian and fast foods my pimples disappear but if I take egg, chicken, or meat it comes out again. And most important is that even after avoiding non vegetarian foods but if I do not drink six to seven liters of water...  Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pimple problem or acne is a very common issue for young men of your age. It affects morale and creates constant anxiety in the minds. The solution to this problem requires one to adhere strictly to certain diet regimens and take abundant care of their skin. Drinkin...  Read Full »

Please suggest the best cream for pimples.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 22 years old. I have pimples. Before I used Deriva MS gel and Kojitin gel. What should I use for better improvement?  Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the details provided I suggest to you the following measures. Clindamycin and Nicotinamide gel combination are good for moderate acne. Apply after face wash, and do not go in the sun after putting it. Benzoyl peroxide, take care that you apply only over pimp...  Read Full »

I have spots and blackheads on my face, but sometimes I experience itching along with pimples on my face. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old with spots and small blackheads on my face. I do not know if I have oily or dry skin. Sometimes I get sudden itching on my face and the pimples start to come out. I had a history of sneezing earlier. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Treatment of acne depends on the grade of acne. Please attach your clinical pictures so that I can decide the grade of acne and suggest medicine accordingly. Let me give you some information regarding acne. Acne is a disorder of the pil...  Read Full »

What could be the cause of my pimples across my forehead, cheek, and between brows?

Query: Hello doctor, I am having an acne breakout. I have a lot of small pimples all across my forehead, cheeks, and between brows. I had recently used a BHA-salicylic acid 2 % toner and serum along with a face cream. I had also started applying almond oil to my hair from which a small quantity had acciden...  Read Full »


Dr. Varunbabu Aucha

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I suggest you follow a few instructions mentioned below. You can use Acnesol A Nano Gel 15 gm (Adapalene and Clindamycin). Take a small amount of the gel on your finger and apply it as a thin layer on the affected area that is clean and d...  Read Full »

I got a small white pimple two days after sex which has now turned into a red scar. Does it indicate STD?

Query: Hi doctor, I got a small pimple (had a little white on top) two days after sex with some random person. Now the white part is gone but it left a little red scar. Is it just a pimple or does it indicate some STD like syphilis maybe? But it has been only two days.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S. R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern I reviewed the image that you provided (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Usually, a sexually transmitted infection takes more than seven days to show symptoms. If there was unprotected sex one ...  Read Full »

I am having a breakout on my forehead, and I suspect it as fungal acne. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am having a breakout on my forehead and I suspiciously think of that as fungal acne. Those are tiny bumps that are itchy and swollen. Can you recommend something for me that will help to treat these bumps? Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Acne can be treated easily with facewash, tablets, and creams. Some people have more oil on their faces which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breakouts, tablets can be stopped, and creams m...  Read Full »

I have recurrent acne and pimples all over my face that are sometimes itchy. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from acne and small pimples all over my face. I am a 21-year-old female. Please can you advise me on some medicine, cream, or anything to eat to remove these small pimples? They sometimes itch as well. It has been three weeks but these small pimples are not going. In a y...  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Please send me a picture of the affected area of the face. It will help to advise you properly. Meanwhile, medicines alone will not work permanently. 1. Wake up early and go for a morning walk regularly till you get go...  Read Full »

I have been suffering from acne for the past few years that have made my face look bad. How to get rid of these?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a female and I have been suffering from acne for the past few years. I have oily skin with acne and it has made my face look bad with dark spots and pimples. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Exercise daily until you sweat. 2. Take plenty of water daily. 3. Use a good herbal face wash regularly. 4. Take a tablet of Purim (neem and turmeric) thric...  Read Full »

I am a 21-year-old female with pimples on my cheeks. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old female and have pimples on my cheeks. Kindly help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Wash your face at least two to three times a day. You can use a gentle cleanser like Cetaphil. Treat dandruff if present with a Ketoconazole 2 % shampoo like Scalpe or Nizral. You can send clear photographs for further assessment and suggestions. Thank you.  Read Full »

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