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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Acne

Posted on Tue, 28 Jun 2016

Question: Tried everything possible for acne, nothing seems to work, consulted whole lot of doctors, but after the medication, acne relpases

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Chemical peel

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern.
For acne, I also prefer to advise isotretinoin in non responding grade 1-2 acne and grade 3- 4 acne. If despite taking complete isotretinoin course new eruptions appear , then you may go for sessions of Chemical peel done by Dermatologist . This would help in control of pilosebaceous glands activity thereby minimizing new eruptions.
Various peels are available for acne including Salicylic acid peel, Glycolic acid peel, Retinoid peel.
Another important cause for repeated acne is Seborrhoea. If you have dandruff, then anti dandruff shampoo is very important. Alongwith you should avoid oily food and hair oil application.
You may discuss about chemical peels with your treating doctor. I hope it helps.
Take care.

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

Follow up: Dr. Charu Bansal (40 hours later)

Bu if I dont apply oil how will my hair be healthy, I visited one doctor and he told if nothing is working you should get poly cystic ovary test done.

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
apply oil 1 hour before you wash your hair

Detailed Answer:
You may apply hair oil one hour before you wash your hair.
Polycystic ovarian disease is characterised by recent weight gain with acne, excess body hair, menstrual disturbance. However all the symptoms may not be found in eacn and every patient.
You may get lower abdomen Ultrasound done to rule out Polycystic ovarian disease.
I hope it helps.
Stay healthy.

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

Follow up: Dr. Charu Bansal (26 hours later)

I maintain a healthy weight of 48kg - 50 kg/ height 5.5. No abnormal hair growth, no irregular menstrual cycles, but my stomach pains a lot during menstruation. Also i experience more break out during this time.

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
hormonal changes produce acne

Detailed Answer:
Few females experience acne outbreak during or before menstrual cycle. It is due to hormonal changes.
Although your symptoms do not suggest Polycystic ovarian disease but if your doctor has suggested it then you may go for it.
I hope it helps. Take care

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