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I am an 18-year-old with recurrent pimples. How do I manage them?
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18 year old female. I am getting more pimples on my face. What are the primary causes and triggers behind pimples and acne? How do hormonal changes contribute to the occurrence of pimples and acne? What are the effective skin care routines that individuals can follow to reduce... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. Acne or pimples usually appear due to multiple reasons, which include hormonal fluctuation that naturally occurs within one's body at different age groups. Hormone fluctuations happen due to any underlying medical conditions like PCOD (poly... Read Full »
I have severe acne and blemishes after pregnancy. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from severe acne and blemishes along with small acne pores all over my face, and I am not taking any type of medicine. I am 25 years old and my height is 5.4 inches, and weigh 191 pounds. I have been suffering from PCOD and PCOS after pregnancy. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you are experiencing severe acne and blemishes without taking any medication, it may be helpful to adopt a few skincare practices that can help manage acne. Follow the following suggestions: 1. Cleanse Your Skin Twice a Day: Use a gentle c... Read Full »
I have unhealed hormonal acne in my jawline. Please suggest treatment.
Query: Hello doctor, I have hormonal acne in my jawline. They are not healing. I have an oily face. What can you recommend? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I would like to know if the acne is limited only to the jawline area and the duration of the acne. Please send me a photograph of the lesion. I suggest you use a mild cleanser and sunscreen suitable for oily skin. ... Read Full »
I have really bad hormonal, back, and shoulder acne. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I get really bad hormonal acne, and it quite literally batters my confidence, I want to start taking action on it, or otherwise, I feel like I am going to have this constant battle with acne. Also, I get really bad back and shoulder acne. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Pimples are somewhat hormonal and due to oily skin. I suggest you follow a few things.Do not use hair oil and any sticky cream on your face.Avoid oily food, chocolate, and milk products.Avoid dust, and use sunscreen.Do not use any steroid creams.For treatmentUse Clindamy... Read Full »
I am suffering from pimples despite using medications. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been dealing with persistent and bothersome pimples, and it is affecting my confidence and well-being. I am in my late twenties, and I thought I would have outgrown this by now. These pimples seem to be different from the occasional breakouts I used to have. They are more freque... Read Full »
Answer: Hello doctor,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.Based on your description, you can be suffering from hormonal acne.I suggest you follow the below-mentioned instructionsAvoid stress, and make yourself stress-free, as stress is a big contributing factor. Avoid using oily, greasy, cos... Read Full »
I have oily, acne-prone skin. Kindly suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22-year-old female, 5 feet 2 inches in height, and I weigh 123 pounds.I have oily and acne-prone skin. Do you have any recommendations for managing my oily skin and acne-prone skin? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the attached image (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). Acne from the image provided appears to be hormonal acne.... Read Full »
My 15-year-old daughter has been experiencing facial acne. How can she overcome it?
Query: Hello doctor. My daughter is 15 years old. Her face and back are covered with acne. Her skin is greasy. She has tried practically every face cleanser and there are many more. She frequently applies sunscreen, but even the gel kind causes her to break out. Please recommend a face wash and sunscreen ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pimples are caused by oily skin and are partly hormonal. Here are some of the practices I suggest you follow. Avoid applying hair oil or other sticky cream on your face. Avoid fatty foods, chocolate, and dairy items. Avoid dust and wear sunscreen with an SPF(sun prote... Read Full »
I have been having hormonal acne. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 17-year-old female. I will turn 18 in three weeks. I have continuous acne problems. I have taken Accutane, and my skin has healed. Now it is back, and I have tried everything out there. I started taking nutrient supplements as most of my acne is hormonal. I considered taking zinc, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. I have seen your query and concern and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). Acne vulgaris is a common skin problem in adolescents a... Read Full »
I am dealing with acne leaving dark marks on my forehead, nose, and jaws. Kindly help.
Query: Hello, I am currently experiencing acne, especially on my forehead, nose, and jawline. Some of them are quite itchy. I am using Cetaphil daily scrub cleanser and Benzac spots treatment at the moment. I have previously used Doxycycline and Tretinoin gel 0.05 percent. I used to take Doxycycline aroun... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. From your description, you have high grade acne, which includes nodules and pustules. Do you have regular periods? How is your lifestyle, diet, and sleep? Are you married? Is there any history ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 26-year-old female. For the past three months, I have been experiencing nodules-like acne forming on my jawline, cheeks, and forehead. They are painful when touched, and some of them are itchy (but not all). Sometimes pustules also develop, and they leave dark spots on my face. C... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Your history and photos (attachments removed to protect patient's identity) suggest hormonal acne, but I will require a detailed history to confirm the diagnosis so that I can suggest proper treatment accordingly. Do you get your periods regula... Read Full »