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I have reduced my pimples, but how can I treat stubborn acne marks?
Query: Hello doctor, I have successfully managed to reduce the occurrence of pimples and now only experience one per week or even less. However, I am struggling with getting rid of the acne marks left by acne in the past. I would like to know if these marks are treatable or not, as I would like to achieve ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your clinical history, it appears that your main concern is acne scars. For acne scars, multiple treatments are available such as Trichloroacetic acid chemical reconstruction of skin scars (TCA CROSS), micro-needling, microneedle radiofrequency (MNRF), carbon d... Read Full »
I have black spots on my face due to pimples. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a lot of black spots on my face and upper back due to the popping of pimples. To where it is darkening my skin making me uncomfortable with myself. I have been clueless about the medication I should use that would help my situation. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. The pigmentation which you are having will take at least 2 to 3 months to recover (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please mix Azelaic acid and Vitamin C cream in equal amount and apply on lesion at night for two hours only. ... Read Full »
I have scars and spots on face with hair fall and dry hair. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have scars and spots on face, hair fall and dry hair. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area on the face so that I can guide you better. You may use Radant lite cream for dark spots. However, for scars, I suggest either chemical peeling or laser resurfacing. Kindly let me know if you have dandruff... Read Full »
How to get rid of painful acne with discharge and scars on face?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had acne since three months. I cannot get it to stop. I am a 45-year-old female and have not had issues since I was a teenager. I do not know what is going on. It is mostly on my chin. Occasionally, it will be on my forehead and nose They are very painful with clear drain... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Are you a diabetic? Are you using any hormonal supplements? Since when your taking tablet Lamictal or Effexor? Lamictal in few cases may cause drug-induced eruption and acne. Effexor also cause rash. I saw your images not clear (attachment removed to protect patien... Read Full »
Can I opt for fillers to treat my acne scars?
Query: Hello doctor, I have acne scars that I am trying everything to get rid of it. Please judge by the pictures attached, whether it is an ice pick or boxcar scars. I have tried multiple different treatments over the years, and I do not think anything has helped. Can fillers be used to treat the appearan... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, derma fillers help in improving acne scars. Subcision is a good option. Also, punch incision, excision, and elevation or punch grafting may be helpful depending on the nature and depth of the scar. Regards. Do you have any dark spots or atrophic scars, or deep scar... Read Full »
I am a 21-year-old dealing with chronic cystic acne. Please help
Query: Hello doctor, I have been struggling with cystic acne since I was 15 and I am 21 years old now. My breakouts are getting much much better but they hurt. I do not pop my pimples, but they turn into little stubborn keloid-like scars. It will either be a keloid or just a discolored spot that is dark wi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. With your description, it seems that you have cystic acne with hypertrophic acne scars. I suggest you follow the below-mentioned instructions: Start your treatment with Isotretinoin after consulting a dermatologist because it requires... Read Full »
How can I get rid of my acne marks?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been getting pimples for the last four to five months. I am not sure about the reason. Tried a proper skincare routine, too. But it did not affect me much. Is there any cream I can apply to the acne marks? Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It appears to be post-inflammatory(post-acne) hyperpigmentation scar marks. I suggest you follow the instructions below. Apply 10 percent Aziderm (azelaic acid) cream during the day for 20 days. Apply Glyco-6 crea... Read Full »
What can I do to get rid of the acne marks?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 18 years old, and I have acne marks and pimples on my face. I have tried many serums like vitamin C, Niacinamide, and many more but the marks are not fading. Also, I have open pores and hairs on my nose and cheeks, and they look like blackheads, but if you see closely, they are hai... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have developed recurrent acne vulgaris(skin infection of the pilosebaceous gland), possibly due to a change in cosmetics. I suggest to apply topical 2 percent Resorcinol, or 2... Read Full »
I have acne breakout and scars on forehead. What has to be done?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a really bad acne breakout and scars and it was just on my forehead two months back. Then I just had another one about two weeks ago, on my forehead again. It is not mostly just dark acne scars and I want to get rid of them. My skin also turned from combination to dry on my entir... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have been through your case. Well, acne is common in your age. Drink plenty of water and juices. Avoid fast food and chocolates. Even then you may have frequent relapses which are precipitated by stress, periods, and cosmetics. For daily routine healthy skin, do the ... Read Full »
I have acne scars after picking pus-filled acne. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I just need help diagnosing my acne. It is like a white pus, but it is deep under a layer of skin on my left cheek. It can only be seen when I purposely stretch out that skin. Anyway, I picked at it a lot to try to get the pus out but the pus always comes back even when I clean my face... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Post acne scars are three types: box scar, icepick (pin point scars), and rolling scars. Pinpoint scars are difficult to treat while box scars are easy. No creams or tablets can help you out with scars. The best technique is CO2 fractional la... Read Full »