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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 »
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 »
Query: Hello doctor,I am currently eight months pregnant. Before getting pregnant, my neck, shoulder, and chest area were without wrinkles, smooth and hydrated (since I have combination skin). That was until I became seven months pregnant, and I started noticing the newly formed wrinkles on my neck and sho... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. First, you need to understand that many hormones in pregnancy could result in many cutaneous changes. Some get resolved, and some persist. In my opinion, there are two possibilities. It could be acanthosis. It is... Read Full »
Why do I get wrinkles in hand and feet at the age of 21?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old but my skin is very loose and it looks very old get wrinkled on the upper part of my hands, feet and also in some other parts. Some areas are too stiff. I never get exposed to the sun. For these, I am using Nivea SPF30. I take proper diet with fruits and vegetables b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is genetic and you cannot do anything about it with lotions and medicines. There is a temporary procedure called dermal fillers which will give fullness and youth to your hands and legs but that is not cheap and the results last for nine months to one year. If y... Read Full »
I am a 30-year-old lactating mother suffering from facial wrinkles and pigmentation. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old lactating mother. Recently I got fine lines and wrinkles on my face. I also developed pigmentation around the mouth and nose, and itching is also present sometimes. I have been facing skin problems for the past eight months during my pregnancy. I have combination skin. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would like you to attach a clinical picture of skin problems to assess and guide you accordingly. I suggest you do the following: 1) Avoid direct sunlight. 2) Use Photostable sunscreen (Bemotrizinol, Bisoctrizole, Uvinul) daily from 9 AM to 12... 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 »
How to improve skin elasticity?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 43-year-old female who is 4.11 feet tall and weighs about 65 kg. I have now lost my skin elasticity. I searched online and realized that this is because of less collagen. Should I take collagen capsules, and for how many days? Or what to do? Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Use Ahaglow (Aloe vera, Glycolic acid, and Vitamin E) face wash twice daily for 20 days. Tablet Limcee (Vitamin C) 500 mg once in a day for 30 days. Photostable sunscreen daily for 20 days at 9 AM, 12 PM, and 3 PM. Do you have dull skin? Do you have loose skin? D... Read Full »
How to reduce the fine lines between my eyes and cheek at a very young age?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 14-year-old male and I got these lines between my eyes and cheeks, it is saggy but it does not hurt and I do not know why I got it. I have been doing some excercises to help reduce the line and I also put Aloe vera gel. I sleep eight hours and I start sleeping at 10 or 11 PM bu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sagging is due to loss of elasticity of the skin. Do you go out in the sun? UV rays exposure? Is your nutrition proper? Is your water intake adequate? Is there any environmental dust exposure? Stress? Poor nutrition? Non-surgical therapy such as face massage, face p... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a cream or medicine for dark circle.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old. I have had these dark circles under eyes and also my forehead is little darker. Kindly let me know if I should use any cream or medicine. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. With your descriptions, it seems that you have periorbital pigmentation.I suggest you use Wrinclar cream (Acetyl hexapeptide-8 and Vitamin E). Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take medicine with consent.Wrin... Read Full »
How can I get rid of pronounced laugh lines?
Query: Hello doctor,I have pronounced laugh lines since I was 15, and now I am trying to get rid of them. I tried coconut oil but it is not working. I also have lines around my eyes and I do not know what to do. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is the natural structure of your face. You need not worry about it and accept it as such. But, if you are keen on getting it removed, creams or medicines will not help you much. Botox and fillers are the only options. For more information consult a dermatologist... Read Full »