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How to get rid of acne and patches on my forehead? Please assist.
Query: Hello doctor, I believe I have black patches and acne on my forehead that I have been attempting to get rid of. I have been using Noxzema cream for around a month, and have not noticed any changes. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Pimple is due to hormonal changes. Please follow the suggestions listed below. Do not use hair oil or any sticky cream on the face. Avoid oily food, chocolates, and milk products. Avoid dust, and use sunscreen ab... Read Full »
I experience pimples each month before my periods. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 21-year-old female with combination skin that is sensitive. I typically experience one to three pimples each month before my periods, but I do not have severe acne. I would like to know which BB (beauty balm) cream suits acne-prone and sensitive skin that will not cause breakouts... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Applying a hydrating moisturizing cream for sensitive skin as a treatment for acne-prone faces. Pimples are somewhat hormonal and due to oily skin. I suggest you follow a few guidelines:Do not use hair oil or any sticky cream on your face.Avoid... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 22-year-old and I have always had perfect skin but last year I developed cystic acne and I am left with scars and big pimples on my face. They do not seem to go away even after trying everything such as vitamin A creams, lasers, etc. I use extremely good skincare products but I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Pimples are somewhat hormonal and due to oily skin. I suggest you take the following steps: 1. Do not use hair oil and any sticky cream on your face. 2. Avoid oily food, chocolate, and milk products. 3. Avoid dust, and use sunscreen ... Read Full »
I have moderate acne problems. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have moderate acne problems. And for the past year, I have been using acne medications morning and evening. Yet my acne problem still occurs. It gets worse. It starts to turn red and pops up. I have been doing everything right. What is the issue? Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The pimple is somewhat hormonal and due to oily skin. Do not use hair oil and any sticky cream on your face. Avoid oily food, chocolates, and milk products. Avoid dust and use sunscreen. Do not rub any cream on your face. Do not ... Read Full »
I have been suffering from bumps on chin and forehead. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18-year-old, and I have dry skin. I get breakouts on my forehead, and I get an occasional breakout on my chin. Other than that, I have good smooth skin. Around six months ago, I started to get these red bumps around my mouth and eyes that I had never had before. I started research... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed your attached images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Perioral dermatitis is a common skin problem with itchy or tender small red bumps. The papules usually occur around the mouth, nose, eyes, and oc... Read Full »
Acne is changing my skin structure. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have stage two to stage three acne. It is very costly for me to see a dermatologist. My acne is not whiteheads. It is more of swollen red lumps and is changing the structure of my skin. Any advice on anything else I could do? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A pimple occurs due to hormonal issues and oily skin. 1. Do not use hair oil and any sticky cream on the face. 2. Avoid oily food, chocolate, and milk products. 3. Avoid dust. Use a sunscreen (above 30 sun protection factor). 4. Do not rub any cream on the face. ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been dealing with severe cystic acne and scarring on my face, accompanied by inflamed acne, large zits, and rash-like bumps on my back and face. Unfortunately, I am unable to identify the root cause of this issue, despite having tried numerous products that have failed to provi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to Icliniq.com I read your query and can understand your concern. The occurrence of pimples is often related to hormonal changes and oily skin. Steps that can be taken to avoid pimples are as follows: Refrain from using hair oil or any sticky creams on your face. Avoid consum... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing acne breakouts, as well as having pimple marks and enlarged pores. In the next five months, I have my wedding scheduled, and I am seeking recommendations for creams and tablets that can help lighten the scars within this timeframe. I have noticed that my pimple... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. From the description, the acne you suffer from can be cystic or hormonal acne. Pimples can be partially attributed to hormonal factors and oily skin. Here are some recommendations: Avoid using hair oil and any ... Read Full »
I have been suffering from severe acne. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,Please look at my acne and let me know if you think it is mild or severe. Please help.Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed your attached images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It is a severe type of acne. Pimple is somewhat hormonal and due to oily skin. I suggest you to do the following: 1. Do not use hair oil or stic... Read Full »
Why does my severe acne not improve despite birth control pills?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. I have had acne problems since I was 12. I am currently taking birth control pills which are supposed to help but seem not to be. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Pimple is somewhat hormonal and due to oily skin. 1. Avoid using hair oil and any sticky cream on your face. 2. Avoid oily food, chocolate, and milk products. 3. Avoid dust and use sunscreen (above 30 SPF). 4. D... Read Full »