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Suggest Remedies For Oily Skin And Acne

Posted on Fri, 30 Sep 2016

Question: I have really oily skin I break out often. I have tried DIY's from home like lemons, apple cider vinegar, baking soda etc.... nothing is working for me.. I need to get rid of this or at least control it... I wash my face 2 a day. These so called pimples stay for weeks and most of them won't pop. Please help me... XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Management of acne

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to use a salicylic acid facewash twice daily and apply adapelene 0.1 percent gel on the pimples at night.
Besides this in case of severe acne I normally recommend my patients to take oral medication as well.
I normally recommend my patients to take capsule doxycycline 100 mg once daily at bedtime.
These are all prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Besides this keep your face dry, avoid oiling of scalp, use cosmetics labelled as noncomedogenic and reduce the intake of sugary foods.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng