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Suggest Treatment For Acne Problem And Blackheads On Face
Question: I am having really bad problems with acne. I seem to be having slot of blackheads. And I wash my skin twice a day and use moisturizer.
Brief Answer:
a topical retinoid and a topical antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Acne is due to a combination of : (1) over production of a waxy oily substance called sebum
(2)plugging of hair follicles
(3)the presence of a particular bacteria
(4)inflammation of the skin
Topical retinoids are one first line agents that can be used for acne. These agents would help to reduce inflammation, treat the comedones and help reduce the numbers (the lesions in acne), also help to treat the blockage of hair follicles.
The most commonly prescribed are adapalene, tazarotene, tretinoin.
These should be applied once daily to clean, dry skin but can be applied less frequently (eg alternate day) if irritation of the skin occurs. Skin irritation and peeling can occur in the first few weeks but normally resolves with persistent use.
Topical antibiotics are also important. If you can obtain topical clindamycin instead of erythromycin, it may help, it works better in some persons.
It can be used along with the topical retinoid.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
a topical retinoid and a topical antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Acne is due to a combination of : (1) over production of a waxy oily substance called sebum
(2)plugging of hair follicles
(3)the presence of a particular bacteria
(4)inflammation of the skin
Topical retinoids are one first line agents that can be used for acne. These agents would help to reduce inflammation, treat the comedones and help reduce the numbers (the lesions in acne), also help to treat the blockage of hair follicles.
The most commonly prescribed are adapalene, tazarotene, tretinoin.
These should be applied once daily to clean, dry skin but can be applied less frequently (eg alternate day) if irritation of the skin occurs. Skin irritation and peeling can occur in the first few weeks but normally resolves with persistent use.
Topical antibiotics are also important. If you can obtain topical clindamycin instead of erythromycin, it may help, it works better in some persons.
It can be used along with the topical retinoid.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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