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I suffer from dry skin. Kindly suggest a remedy.
Query: Hello doctor, I have dry skin and I bought a body lotion but it did not moisturize my skin properly. I wanted to ask if I can apply coconut oil on my face and body first and then apply body lotion. Also, can I apply oil first and then other beauty creams and sunscreens? Please let me know the names ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read about your query and can understand your concern. The dryness of the skin depends on the type of the skin individually. I can suggest you try Aveeno (medicated lotion). You can follow the following routine: Apply a moisturizer within three minutes of your... 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 »
I suffer from keratosis pilaris. Is there any permanent solution to avoid it?
Query: Hello doctor, How do I avoid keratosis pilaris? I would like to know a permanent solution. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Keratosis pilaris is a very common problem in dry skin people and it commonly occurs and worsens during the winter season. You cannot prevent keratosis pilaris, but you can keep your skin moist to lessen its eff... Read Full »
How do I get rid of the flaky patches on the forehead and oily skin on the nose and chin?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a combination of skin. I have dry flaky patches on the forehead and oily skin on the nose and chin. How to get rid of these? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Combination skin is simply having oily skin in some areas of your face and dry skin in other areas. Typically, there is a mix of oily and dry spots on different parts of your face, with the t-zone (forehead, n... Read Full »
Why do I have severe skin issues with pain and itchiness?
Query: Hi doctor, I have eczema and it is present all over my body. It is present mainly on my neck and bends of my joints. When I was in my childhood, it got calmed down. Now, I experience severe skin problems. I know that I have eczema. But I believe that something wrong is happening to me. I experience ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have urticaria right now. It is a chronic problem but there is a treatment. If it is not completely cured, we can try to subside it. As you have done an allergy test several times, it shows that you are allergic to many things. Avoid using chemicals, cosmetics, dete... Read Full »
Can Alitretinoin help cure my chronic hand eczema permanently?
Query: Hello doctor,Over a year ago, I started noticing the darkening of my skin and eventually developed dry skin on my hands which got progressively worse that persisted to the point of scaling. Although I could not identify the source, I quickly stopped and changed all of my skincare items to hypogenic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Alitretinoin capsules are used to treat severe chronic hand dermatitis and eczema that do not respond to topical corticosteroid therapy. I suggest you to clean the affected skin thoroughly with mild soap or cleanser and water. Avoid medicated,... Read Full »
I have dry and flaky skin with pimples and scars on my face. What can I do to reduce these scars?
Query: Hello doctor, My skin used to be a combination, but lately, after using a particular brand of face wash, it has become dry, tight, and itchy, with visible flakes. Could you please recommend an aloe vera-based moisturizer? I would appreciate the name of the product. Additionally, I am dealing with pi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For your skin, I recommend using Cetaphil moisturizing lotion as it is suitable. Regarding your concern about pimples or pimple scars, it is important to differentiate between them. Creams alone will not be effective for treating scars caused by pimples. Post-acne scar... Read Full »
Why do I have dry, itchy, and sensitive skin below my eyes and cheek area?
Query: Hello doctor, I have skin sensitivity below my eyes and cheek areas. It started four weeks back. I usually have oily and sensitive skin. But now I experience dry and itchy skin on my cheeks with bumps and rashes. I have used Retin-A micro topical cream, holistic skincare complexion correction dark s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Do not apply a lot of things to your face. Tretinoin causes dryness and tightening of the skin. Pimples occur due to hormonal issues and oily skin. As you have a lot of acne on your face, I suggest you follow a few inst... Read Full »