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Suggest Remedies For Severe Acne

Posted on Thu, 2 Jun 2016

Question: i m having severe acne from 5 years.i have tried many doctors but nothing results.plz tell me what to do.someone said u have sunburns so u need dermaroller to improve scar which are as pots on face.i have consulted a lot of doctors but no one can cure this

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures, mention the medicines already used

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I can understand your concern but I would recommend you to upload the photographs of your face so that I can ascertain the grade of your acne and also see the type of scars you are having.
Moreover also mention the medicines you have taken so far so that I can guide you accordingly for the management of acne.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (29 minutes later)

i have used nadibact cream,atoin gel,aret gel,clim gel,bezal ac 2.5%,isotroin capsules,azee500

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Management of acne

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed your photographs and you are having pimples as well as scars.
Isotretinoin is a very effective medicine for severe acne. You have mentioned about its use. In what strength and for how long have you used it?
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to take tablet minocycline 100 mg once daily along with application of gel containing combination of adapelene and benzoyl peroxide in minute amounts at night over the scars as well as the pimples.
To start with apply the gel for one hour and gradually increase the duration by 1 hour till the time over night application becomes comfortable.
These medicines are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Also use ketoconazole shampoo twice weekly if you are having dandruff.
For the scars you can use the above mentioned combination but you need to go for either dermaroller treatment or ablative laser treatment for better results.
Dermaroller can be used once your acne becomes inactive.
Moreover keep your face dry, avoid oily creams, avoid oiling of scalp, use cosmetics labelled as noncomedogenic and reduce the intake of sugary foods.
I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

plz suggest me prescription of 1 month after which i get them in person.as now i have exams .or plz suggest me a dermatologist in jind or XXXXXXX chandigarch is far from me and i can only come after exams.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tablet Minocycline and benzoyl peroxide adapelene combination gel

Detailed Answer:
You can start with tablet minocycline 100 mg once daily after getting your baseline liver function tests and Antinuclear antibody test done.
Also apply gel containing combination of adapelene and benzoyl peroxide at night on the pimples but in very small amounts.
Many brands of the same combination are available in the market like minoz BPO gel or epiduo gel. You can go for any of the above mentioned gel.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)

please tell me which facewash should i use and which moisturiser or sunscreen i should use along with epiduo gel and how to use the epiduo gel.plz give me contact info to contact further if any problem persists within one month

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Face care facewash, cetaphil moisturising lotion & faceguard sunscreen

Detailed Answer:
You can use facecare face wash twice daily, cetaphil moisturising lotion as moisturiser and faceguard sunscreen gel during the day time.
Use epiduo gel on the pimples for half an hour at night in the beginning, continue this for 1 week and once you are comfortable with it increase the time to 1 hour and gradually to 2 hours. Further apply it for 2 hours only at night for 1 month.
I am not allowed to give my contact number, in case of any problem you can contact me on the HCM site only.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad