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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 doctor, 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 ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 14 years old, and I developed a lot of pimples last year. So I started using skin care products like foaming cleansers, toners (100% alcohol-free and organic), and facial moisturizers. Because of these, I am finally free from pimples, whenever I have my menstruation. My mom said t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Melasma is hyperpigmentation of the face and sun-exposed areas, and when induced by pregnancy, it is called chloasma. It is common in women, especially in their reproductive years. The exact cause is not known. ... Read Full »
Why do I experience small pus-filled bumps on my face?
Query: Hello doctor, My face has started to break out around my forehead and cheeks. I have started eating healthy, and I rarely wear makeup. My skin type is oily. I wash my face in the morning and at night. My breakouts on the forehead consist of small bumps, and when popped, most of the time white pus ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and understand your concern. It seems you have acne vulgaris. Acne vulgaris is a common skin problem in adolescents and adults. It involves pilosebaceous follicles or oil glands and therefore is seen to involve areas where oil glands are dense... 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 acne, pimple, and dark spots. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have had acne on my face for more than one year. I also have pimples and some dark spots. Could you please suggest remedies. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Regarding your symptoms, you have developed a resistant acne vulgaris. Any history of itching and swelling, drug inta... Read Full »
I have pimples, red, and brown spots on the face. Are they due to hormonal changes?
Query: Hello doctor,I have pimples, red, and brown spots on my face. Moderate acne. Mainly on the chin, cheeks, sides of the nose, and between eyebrows. Is it hormonal acne? How do I fix it? Large pores on the face but dehydrated, sensitive skin. Red pimples with white pus. Varies from large to small sizes... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query. With your description, it seems you have developed grade 2 to 3 acne. See acne concentrated over the chin indicate hormonal acne. If you can share a few pictures, it will be helpful in the exact grading of acne, which further leads to proper trea... Read Full »
I have cyst-like bumps and redness on my eyebrows. Help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have an infection in my eyebrow, causing cyst-like bumps and redness. It was accompanied by dry skin and flakiness. It seems to come and go. It has been an ongoing issue for over a year now. This is the worst it has ever been, and I pretty much have no eyebrow, just red bumps instead. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have a greasy scalp? Is there any pain over the area of hair loss? Do you get pus-filled lesions, and after that, you experience hair loss from your eyebrow? Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have oily, acne-prone skin. I started using vitamin C and the very next day a lot of pus-filled, red, and painful pimples emerged on my face. I am really confused about whether it is due to purging or the product is not suiting me. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Hope you are doing well. Welcome to icliniq.com. I understood your concern. Since you have acne-prone skin, I would like to know if you had any active acne lesions when you started using the topical vitamin C and if you are on any other topical or oral medications for the acne lesions. U... Read Full »
I have a breakout in the area between my nose and upper lip. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28-year-old woman. I have a breakout in the area between my nose and upper lip, and I am terrified that it is going to lead to some serious complications. I have read about the danger triangle of the face and the potential for infections that can spread to the brain. Can you please... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern about the breakout on your face, particularly in the area of the danger triangle, and the potential risks associated with it. However, it is important to note that while the danger triangle exists, the risk of serious complications from pimple... Read Full »