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Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-years-old and my skin tone is medium brown. My concern is that I am having dark circles and dark skin on my mustache area for a long time. What should I use? Also, I want to know if Glutathione works. If yes kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. As such there are no skin whitening pills. Glutathione pills are marketed as skin whitening pills, but their use is not recommended by doctors. It is essential to know how you use your sunscreen. Sunscreens with SPF (su... Read Full »
I am suffering from acne. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,As a teenager with pimples, I am considering using a facial cleanser. Is it safe for me?Please advise.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for your query. Pimples are somewhat hormonal and often result from oily skin. Here are a few guidelines to follow:Avoid using hair oil and any sticky creams on your face.Avoid oily foods, chocolate, and milk products.Avoid dust and use sunscreen with SPF (sun ... Read Full »
My face texture is darker than my body. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My face texture is darker than my body texture. I have tried many face wash, face whitening creams and face packs, but nothing seems to work. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your problem is very common especially in males. This is mainly due to working outside in sun which causes mild to severe tanning which you have (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Skin will become tan or darker due to sunlight. The photo exposed part be... Read Full »
My face is becoming dull slowly. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, Two years ago, my face was bright. But now it is slowly becoming dull. Please help me. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Avoid direct sunlight exposure as much as you can. Wear sun glass, and caps and cover the exposed parts of the body all the time. Use good sunscreen thrice a day all over the face. The sunscreen should have an SPF (sun protection factor) ... Read Full »
I got a lot of tanning due to my profession. What shall I use for daily purpose?
Query: Hello doctor, My work requires me to stay in the sun all the time due to which I get tanned a lot. Can you please tell me what home remedy I shall use for daily purposes? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Skin tanning is the side effect of excessive sunlight exposure. Dark skin is very prone to get tan. I suggest you take the following measures: 1. Avoid direct sunlight exposure as much as you can. Wear sunglass and caps. Keep the expose... Read Full »
My facial skin has become darker than my body despite using sunscreen. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My face is darker than my body. Before it was the same but now it is totally different. Someone suggested using sunscreen cream. But it is not working. What should I do to lighten my skin of the face? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query Skin tanning is a side effect of excessive sunlight exposure. Indian skin is very prone to get tan. I explain treatment and precautions point-wise manner 1. Avoid direct sunlight exposure as much as you can. Wear sunglass, and caps, and c... Read Full »
My skin got tanned and itchy after taking taking a medication. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking medication for a while and I started to tan. After tanning for a few days, my skin started to get super itchy and blotchy and it says that you do not tan if you are on this medication. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Skin tanning is a side effect of excessive sunlight exposure. Tropical skin is very prone to get tan. I explain treatment and precautions point-wise manner 1. Avoid direct sunlight exposure as much as you can. Wear sunglass, and caps and cover the exposed p... Read Full »