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I need information about sensitive skin and the causes of sensitivity. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 38-year-old male. Please provide a clear definition of sensitive skin and explain what factors can contribute to its sensitivity. What are the typical symptoms and signs of sensitive skin, and how can one distinguish it from other skin conditions? What are the common triggers and... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well. I have gone through your query, and I do understand your concern. Sensitive skin is usually extremely dry skin that causes frequent redness, inflammation, pain, itching, flaking, forming of pimples, bleeding, formation of pus, and breakage and c... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, At 18, I have been dealing with numerous skin problems that have significantly affected my self-confidence and body image. One particular issue that worries me is the presence of dark stretch marks on my arms and thighs. Among them, the ones on my arms bother me the most. They extend ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Skin treatments often require a significant amount of time, usually up to six months, before noticeable differences can be observed. In many cases, a combination cream specifically designed for localized application... 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 »
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 »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been concerned with my skin lately. There were some strange (I do not know if they are pores) growing bigger and expanding through my arms. I noticed they are only located on my arms, and nothing is found on my legs or anywhere. I do not know exactly when they appeared. I just n... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. On examining your pictures (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity), it seems you have PMLE (polymorphic light eruptions). PMLE is idiopathic, sunlight, or artificial light-induced cutaneous eruptions, ranging from pap... Read Full »
My skin started to break out more after using new skincare products. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I started using a new skincare that contains Korean products, and my skin started to break out more. I assume that my skin is oily. I use Cosrx gentle morning cleanser, Niacinamide serum, vitamin C, snail mucin essence, and then gel water moisturizer and SPF 50. In the evenings, I take ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about your skin concerns. It is possible that the new skincare products you have introduced may not be suitable for your skin type, or they might be causing an adverse reaction. Here are a fe... Read Full »
I am suffering from weight loss, fatigue, pain, and skin problems. Please help
Query: Hello doctor, I have a few questions. I have been losing weight and have been tired all of the time. I also have had some deep pain on the left side of my body (glute, above the collar bone). I also have developed red, itchy bumps on my legs that only itch like at night. I also developed a clear bum... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from losing weight, tiredness, and body aches. You have also developed red, itchy bumps on the legs and clear bumps under the tongue and floor of the mouth. Witho... Read Full »
I have melasma, and I am seeking assistance regarding its treatment.
Query: Hi doctor, I need help with treating melasma. I currently use African black soap, which I alternate with Neutrogena cleansing gel. Followed by Niacinamide from good molecules and vitamin C serum from gleaming. Then, I use gleaming cream for moisturizing and Aveeno SPF 30.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For melasma, the treatment protocol is like using sunscreen during the daytime and skin-lightening cream at night. If you can use skin-lightening cream for two months, mostly the dark patch will be cleared, and after resolution, kindly continue with sunscreen so that it d... Read Full »
My skin is sensitive to products. How can I improve my skin?
Query: Hello doctor, I wanted to ask about what I can do to improve my skin. I feel I have comedonal acne, I do not really get any pimples, but my skin seems to be very reactive with products, and I break out with tiny bumps all over, and they look like closed comedones. I had broke out bumps when I used ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. First, you need to understand you may have frequent outbreaks because they get exacerbated by stress, hormonal changes, periods, certain food items, and cosmetics. Try to avoid multiple cosmetics and exfoliating scrubs as... Read Full »
I have a fungal infection that has been going on for four years. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a skin problem that has been going on for four years. I think it is a fungal infection. Once I applied Zincoderm and Fluka 100, it got cured totally, but after some months, it started again, and I tried to use Zincoderm and Fluka again, and other anti-fungal medicines also, but not... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Zincoderm (Clobetasol) is a steroid cream not to be used for fungal infections. Kindly upload your picture along with your query. Let me mention some skin care tips to be followed during fungal infection. Wear dry loose cotton clothes, and ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have a fair and oily skin type. When I go out in the sun, my skin immediately gets black and my lips were pink when I was born but they have been getting black since my school days. What should I use to remove blackness permanently without using laser treatment? What should I use for... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query and understand your concern. Skin pigmentation is a side effect of excessive sunlight exposure. Indian skin is very prone to get tan. I suggest you few treatments and precautions to be followed:1. Avoid direct sunlight exposure as much as you can. ... Read Full »