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Hydroquinone creams are giving me only temporary skin lightening. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My skin tone is dusky. One year ago, I started using Hydroquinone cream. After three to four months, I stopped using it, but then, my face started to become dark again. After a month, I started to use this cream again and then stopped. I want to make my skin healthy and have a clear c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The long-term use of Hydroquinone can cause permanent discoloration called exogenous ochronosis, especially on persons with a dusky skin. The use of any skin lightening agents gives results only till it is being used. For a healthy skin tone, start applying sunsc... Read Full »
Please suggest a cost effective remedy for forehead lines and wrinkles.
Query: Hi doctor, I am most concerned about having forehead lines and wrinkles. They are light to moderate lines and wrinkles. I heard Botox is the only way to get rid of forehead lines and wrinkles but is not permanent have to visit and pay every three months to keep up with treatments. I am looking ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern about aging lines, please understand that the process of aging that is the process of degeneration of the fat, collagen, skin tissues that is responsible for maintaining the skin integrity starts from the age of 30 years approximately or ev... Read Full »
Can I use Rejuglow Gel for skin whitening. I have very tanned skin. Give me suggestions.
Query: Hello, I am a 22 year old, male. I have a very sensitive skin, even after using sunscreens, it is tanned. Suggest me any skin whitening pills. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing to us. As such there are no skin whitening pills. Glutathione pills are marketed as skin whitening pill, but its use is not recommended by doctors. It is essential to know how you use your sunscreen. Sunscreens with SPF 30 are good for regular use. Sunscreen should be a... Read Full »
I have rough skin on my face. How to limit the signs of aging?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male with quite rough skin on my face, which I am not happy with. I was wondering if you could provide me with some advice on what I can do to limit the signs of aging, specifically forehead lines and also the dry look on my skin. I think my problem is sun damage. I ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can go for Botox (Botulinum toxin) nevertheless I would suggest you to use Cellex C serum and Hydra 5B complex twice daily. It contains vitamin C, which is a potent antioxidant, helps in collagen synthesis. Hence, alteration of aging sign and carries no side eff... Read Full »
Can hyperpigmented scar be removed?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30 year old male. I have a disfigured nose tip with the hyperpigmented scar as a result of a Hydroquinone reaction (Melalite 15 cream). I have undergone several treatments including dermabrasion, subcision and chemical peel. Currently, I am taking Limcee (vitamin c) tablets and co... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you already undergone all possible treatments, the last nonsurgical option, but a very good option is ND:YAG laser (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet laser) along with the daily night application of Clearz daily cream (Kojic acid and vitamin C) during night. ... Read Full »
Please suggest the best creams for dark circles and puffy eyes.
Query: Hello doctor, I want to ask about dark circles and puffy eyes. Should I treat them with Hyaluronic acid + collagen + vitamin C creams? As under eye area is very delicate and we tend to lose collagen in this area as we age and if yes, then please suggest some best creams to treat these deficits as do... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern about periorbital melanosis, dark circles with puffiness. Please be aware of the causes that predispose the condition. 1. Hereditary. 2. Oversleeping leading to fatigue. 3. Lack of sleep leading to fluid build up. 4. Eye strain due to in... Read Full »
I applied toothpaste in lower eyelid which has caused an indentation. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and I once in my lifetime applied toothpaste on my bottom eyelid trying to help with the dark circles I had but then I had an irritation there and the next morning I had a scab which later fell off and left an indentation on my end eye that looks like an ugly wrinkle... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The indentation below the eyelids as I can see the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) could have been due to two things. Toothpaste that you had applied might have caused contact dermatitis and in turn skin thinning in th... Read Full »
Is It Safe To Use Iv Glutathione To Get Lighter Skin?
Query: Hello doctor, I had very dark complexion in the past. But after consuming antioxidants like Vitamin C, E, Glutathione and Alpha Lipoic Acid my skin has lightened up about two to three shades. It has been very helpful but I still need to get lighter. Is it safe for me to get IV Glutathione? I have he... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Injectable Glutathione is not FDA approved. Still, it is used by many people to reduce the skin tone by two to three shades. It is a once-a-week injection for four weeks, then once in two weeks for four weeks. If there is no response after three to four sessions the... Read Full »
Kindly suggest Vitamin C serums for removing brown spots from face.
Query: Hello doctor, My sister's age is 28, normal, sensitive skin. She is having brown spots on her face. Can you please suggest the best Vitamin C serums for removing brown spots on her face without any side effects? Is there any other options (simple and safe) for removing such brown spots? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are many causes for brown spots on face, it could be: 1. Freckles. 2. DPN- Dermatosis papulosa nigra. 3. Melasma. 4. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Treatment is different for each, it is very difficult to suggest any treatment for you without seeing you... Read Full »
Which is the best tan removal treatment available?
Query: Hello doctor, What is the best tan removal treatment for me? I am suffering from tan since 16. I am now 23. My tan is all over my face, but when I put on a beard for a month and then shave it off, it all goes away back to original. Is my tan deep or stubborn or easily removable? Sunscreen applicati... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tanning is due to sun. When you grow beard your hair protects the underneath skin hence it looks fair when you shave. Tan is not deep or stubborn. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Keep Vitamin C application in evening and night and sunscreen should be ... Read Full »