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I have lots of pimple, acne scars, dark circles and increasing white hair. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My age is 22, and I have lots of pimples, acne scars, and dark circles. I have been trying to get rid of them since last year. And I have white hair, which is increasing. My nails are very weak, and my footnails become dead after some time. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Kindly send images of your lesions to help you better. Read Full »
Will discontinuing Minoxidil affect the beard hair?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been using Minoxidil (5% liquid) for my beard for about five days now, following the recommended usage of one to two times a day. However, I have started experiencing side effects such as a puffy face and dark circles under my eyes since yesterday, and I am not comfortable with... Read Full »
Answer: Hi Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Follow the below instructions: Avoid stress and make yourself stress-free. Use gloves while applying on the beard. Apply to the area of concern. Avoid contact with other areas. Moisturize skin frequently. Stay hydrated. Get Adequa... Read Full »
How to get rid of dark circles and frizzy hair?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 17 years old. I have frizzy hair and dark circles. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For dark circles, avoid having stress. Have eight hours of sleep every day. Apply vitamin C serum at night. For frizzy hair, mix one tablespoon of Betamethasone lotion with two tablespoons of olive oil and apply it on the scalp twice a week at night. Read Full »
My sister has dark circles and pigmentation. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My sister, who is 27 years old, is worried about her pigmentation and dark circles around her eyes. She has been having this for the past few years, and it is more prominent now. There is no pain or itching but it is affecting her self-confidence. She tried many fairness creams but not... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I can provide some general suggestions based on common skin concerns. The dark circles under the eyes and pigmentation are two separate skin concerns. Here is what you can do to address them: 1. Dark circles under the eyes: The dark circles u... Read Full »
I have dark circles, fine lines, and aging spots. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I had some eye problem for which I was asked to do warm compress around the eyes. As a result, I am suffering from dark circles, fine lines, and aging spots. Please suggest any relevant medication. Also, I am not able to understand my skin structure. In the winters, it is too dry and in... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand that there has been damage to the skin. White spots on the sides of the right sides are called miliaria crystallina. In simple terms, it is the enlargement and plugging of the sweat glands. You will need to go to a dermatologist to remove the plugs o... Read Full »
I have dark circles. How can I treat them?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 23 year old female. My BP and sugar are normal. How to treat dark circles? Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.This condition is very much related to lifestyle. In females it is mostly due to stress, poor sleep, poor nutrition and excessive blood loss due to menstruation and excessive work load. Other condition like fever, typhoid, malaria, thyroid and long-term chronic disease can ... Read Full »
I have sunken eyes post-delivery. Is it reversible?
Query: Hello doctor, I delivered my baby three years back. After a year, I started suffering from sunken eyes due to lack of sleep, high stress and improper nutrition. For the last six months, I am taking good care of myself and my eyes have slightly improved. I want to know if sunken eyes are reversible. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have provided a clear description of your concern. Sunken eyes can indeed be reversible, especially since you have been taking good care of yourself. To objectively assess the improvement, consider asking someone who hasn't seen you for a while to compare your old pi... Read Full »
I have been suffering from dark circles for two years. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23-year-old male. My height is 6 feet, and I weigh 165 pounds. I have had dark circles for two years. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is important to rule out the causes of dark circles. It may be due to hereditary stress, lack of sleep, or nutritional deficiencies. Make sure to sleep seven to eight hours per day. You should consume a nutritious diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables and drin... Read Full »
My skin is neither too oily nor too dry. What is my skin type?
Query: Hello doctor, I do not know my skin type. It is not totally oily or dry. The nose is a little oily sometimes and the chin also. Sometimes it is too rough. In winter my skin gets too dry. Total flaky type and get white spots after use of any talcum powder or any other powder or BB cream. Even my skin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.comI have gone through the details provided from your end and I do understand your concern. From the information provided, your skin type seems to be of a combination type. In combination skin type, you may find areas where oil secretion is most often confined to the T-zone ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old female. I have hyperpigmentation on my lips and dark circles. I also have pimple breakouts and acne scars. Please suggest me some cream for these. My skin is sensitive to serums. I have tried applying vitamin C serum but it did not suit me and I had pimples after ap... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Your clinical history suggests oily and acne-prone skin type, with dark circles and dark lips. I would suggest the following. Kindly do not use vitamin C serum if you have active acne. Vitamin C serum will cause further ... Read Full »