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Please suggest skin creams for my oily skin.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old boy and my face is very oily during summer while in winters it is quite dry. In summers, a lot of oil pops out with white heads on my face. Even a short-term sun exposure tans my skin. I am also suffering from the problem of dark spots. Kindly suggest a face wash, su... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ahaglow (alpha hydroxy acid) face wash can be used to wash the face. La shieldsunscreen can be used in the morning as it is non-comedogenic. Please upload an image of your face, so that depending on the skin type, pigmentation, and acne, medications can be suggested. Read Full »
Can you suggest a whitening cream without steroids for me?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old female. My skin appears very dull. Can you suggest a whitening cream that does not contain steroids that I can use on a regular basis? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can take an oral Vitamin C supplement every day. I suggest taking one sachet of Ener-C (Ascorbic acid) 1000 mg in a glass of water. Use sunscreen in the morning. Apply Golite (pTeroWhite and Galanga extract) skin lightening cream over the face at bedtime. Read Full »
Is there any other cream that gives the same effect as Melacare without side effects?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to know the substitute for Melacare cream, as I got the look after using the cream and want to stop it. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Why was it prescribed to you? Wat was the complaint? How long did you apply? Because it also contains steroid and should not be used for long time. You should use sunscreen daily. Safer option like Kojiglo cream can be used. Read Full »
Will salicylic acid face scrub be useful for acne in my T-Zone?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old male with somewhat oily and a very pale skin. I have an acne prone in the T-Zone. In the morning, I wash my face with lotion soap (non-antibacterial) followed by SPF 30 Face Lotion. At night, I use a 2 % salicylic acid face scrub followed by 2 % salicylic acid toner,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you had acne then the application of 2 % salicylic acid face wash does help. But, using the same for four years is not advisable as it leads to constant peeling of the skin and makes the skin photosensitive. Continue using sunscreen in morning. Kindly send images ... Read Full »