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How To Get Rid Of Red Spots Of Acne?
Question: Hello,
I have always had and oily skin and have constant acne even if i keep clean and wash my face multiple times a day. I have also got these red spots that don't go away after acne .I have attached a photo. Please help me with these spots and what to do for an oily acne prone skin.
I have always had and oily skin and have constant acne even if i keep clean and wash my face multiple times a day. I have also got these red spots that don't go away after acne .I have attached a photo. Please help me with these spots and what to do for an oily acne prone skin.
Brief Answer:
Lifestyle modification
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
Acne is more of a lifestyle disease.
Your face is oily and hence it is leading to blockade of sebaceous glands leading to acne.
Use the following
1. Clindamycin 1 % gel in morning
2. Benzoyl peroxide 2.5 % gel in night
3. Use a salicylic acid or glycolic acid based face wash on affected area only
4. Use a water based sunscreen such as suncot gel.
All the above medication to be used for at least three months.
These are safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
You must reduce oil intake in diet to control acne. Wash your face at least three times in a day.
Reduce intake of food with high glycemic index such as chips and bakery products.
Drink lot of water and increase intake of fiber rich diet.
These might appear to be a general advice but actually these are going to help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Lifestyle modification
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
Acne is more of a lifestyle disease.
Your face is oily and hence it is leading to blockade of sebaceous glands leading to acne.
Use the following
1. Clindamycin 1 % gel in morning
2. Benzoyl peroxide 2.5 % gel in night
3. Use a salicylic acid or glycolic acid based face wash on affected area only
4. Use a water based sunscreen such as suncot gel.
All the above medication to be used for at least three months.
These are safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
You must reduce oil intake in diet to control acne. Wash your face at least three times in a day.
Reduce intake of food with high glycemic index such as chips and bakery products.
Drink lot of water and increase intake of fiber rich diet.
These might appear to be a general advice but actually these are going to help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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