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Skin Pores

Skin pores are holes that are present on the external skin and help in releasing oil and sweat. Skin pores maintain the moisturization and cooling of the body. If these pores get clogged, it can result in pimples and acne. The face is more prone to pimples due to clogged skin pores. However, it can affect any part of the bo body.

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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 »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

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 »

How can I treat my wrinkled skin and black marks on my head?

Query: Hello doctor,I have oily, uneven, and somewhat wrinkled skin. I have several pores and a black mark on my head. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Skin pigmentation means the darkness of the skin and is the side effect of excessive sunlight exposure. Indian skin is very prone to get tan. I suggest you follow: 1. Avoid direct sunlight exposure as much as you c...  Read Full »

Why do I have little hair follicles and scars on my legs and hands?

Query: Hello doctor,I am 27 years old and female. I am experiencing this bizarre thing on my skin where little hair follicles develop—scarring all over the legs and hands. It is becoming more prominent daily, and the pores are getting bigger. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your descriptions show you have ingrown hairs, which may be confirmed by sending a few photos. Shaving, waxing, and tweezing undesirable face and body hair are the most prevalent causes of ingrown hairs. Removing hair...  Read Full »

I am having mild pimples, scars, and pores. Kindly suggest some medicines.

Query: Hi doctor,I have mild pimples with scars and pores, also. I am using the medication, which I will attach to this. I want to know the effective way.  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Pimples are somewhat hormonal and due to oily skin. 1. Do not use hair oil and any sticky cream on the face. 2. Avoid oily food, chocolate, and milk products. 3. Avoid dust and use sunscreen (above 30 sun protection fac...  Read Full »

I have acne and a sensitive skin. Please suggest.

Query: Hello doctor,I am suffering from acne, and have sensitive skin. Please suggest me a day cream.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Acne is common due to sudden hormonal fluctuations along with genetic susceptibility and climate and dietary factors. Therefore, a holistic approach is required for treating acne and sensitive skin. Kindly find the below ...  Read Full »

Kindly help me create a balanced skincare routine with my products while avoiding incompatible combinations.

Query: Hello doctor,I currently have the following skincare products:Hyaluronic serumSleeping night oilLactic acid treatmentVitamin C serumNiacinamide and zinc serumAHA BHA PHA clear padAll-kill creamMicellar cleansing waterIn my current routine, I use cleansing water, niacinamide, and vitamin C with SPF i...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for reaching out to us. I would suggest the following morning and night skincare routine using the products you listed: Morning routine: Cleanse your face with the calming micellar cleansing water. Apply a few drops of the hyaluronic serum to hydrate your s...  Read Full »

How do I regain my skin as I have acne, hundreds of visible sebaceous filaments, pores, and uneven, harsh, dull skin?

Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old acne sufferer. Comedones are around the corners of my mouth, lining my lips, on my chin, on my upper lip leading to my nose, around my nose, on my nose, the cheeks, on my forehead, in between my brows, from my brows down to my nose, and hundreds of extensive and vi...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Based on your descriptions, you appear to have grade 1 to 2 acne with acne scars. Acne Vulgaris is a frequent skin condition in teens and adults. It includes pilosebaceous follicles or oil glands and is thus thought t...  Read Full »

I have acne scars and pores on my cheeks and forehead. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, I have acne scars and pores on my cheeks and forehead. I tried various creams but nothing worked for me. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do understand your concern. It appears to be comedonal acne with inflammatory papules (acne grade 2). I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Apply Nadifloxacin (quinoline carboxylic acid) 1 percent cream twice daily for 20 days. 2. Wash your f...  Read Full »

How to deal with acne on the face, neck, and arms?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a female, and I have acne on my face, neck, back, and arms. My face is rough and has large pores or holes. I have been using CeraVe SA cleanser, a simple moisturizing cleanser, good molecules brightening toner, and Biore UV sunscreen for about a month. But I have stopped using them no...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well. After going through the information provided from your end, the acne vulgaris treatment that you are currently using may trigger further pimples or acne formation due to the presence of multiple skin care products, including toners a...  Read Full »

Can you suggest a product that treats acne and wrinkles?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40-year-old woman with sensitive, acne-prone skin. Skin type is oily in spring and summer and combination in winter. I have large pores with major breakouts around the mouth, jaw, and neck. Another primary concern is deep smile lines. I am currently using a glycolic acid wash an...  Read Full »


Dr. Shanza Ikram

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query in detail and understood your concern. You have a long history of acne, which your age should have settled, but unfortunately, you have ongoing problems because of drugs like birth control treatment, and even steroids that you use for eczem...  Read Full »

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