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Suggest Treatment For Pimples And Oily Skin

Posted on Thu, 9 Jun 2016

Question: Hi

I am XXXX..aged 31and I have been facing the issue of pimples and white heads for the past few years..which has made the skin rough..with many open pores.specialy on nose and discoloration on face.I have an oily skin..can you suggest some remedial measure so that scars and reddishness can be reduced with any kind of medication so that they do not reoccur again.
I do have sensitive skin

Thanks

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

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
For the pimples and oily skin I recommend my patients to use cetaphil cleansing lotion for sensitive skin as a regular facewash twice daily and apply benzoyl peroxide 2.5 percent gel on pimples and white heads twice daily.
For the discolouration on the face I would recommend you to use the pictures of your face so that I can assess the discolouration and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (44 minutes later)

Hi,

Thanks doctor

I have uploaded a pic in reports section to assess the amount of discoloration let me know if you need additional picture.
If you see clearly, there are pores and I used to have the habit of squeezing the white heads and pimples too, hopefully with the medication suggested by you, situation will improve..
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Management of acne

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and can appreciate white heads as well as ice pick scars on your face.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to use cetaphil cleansing lotion for sensitive skin as a regular facewash and apply benzoyl peroxide 2.5 percent gel on the pimples and white heads twice daily.
Skin discolouration is not very evident in the pictures uploaded.
You can apply clearz plus cream on the discoloured areas twice daily.
For the scars and pores visible on your face topical medication won't be effective.
You will have to go for either microneedling sessions or laser treatment.
All these medicines will have to be used for atleast 6-8 weeks to show any significant response.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (5 days later)

Hi doctor

Based on your recommendation, I bought three creams/gel. I have started using clearz plus and benzoyl peroxide gel 2.5% from past 5 days..I am applying benzoyl on the pimples, not the pimple area has become reddish and dull and kind of spread in.a circle although it has been supressed. It is looking like a blot now..is it normal? How.much time will.it take to completely get rid of it..I am.applyin both clearz plus and benzoyl twice a day. Please suggest

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need to apply medicines for 4-5 months

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Yes it is normal occurrence with benzoyl peroxide gel.
To get rid of acne and pigmentation you need to apply the medicines for atleast 4-5 months.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (47 hours later)

Thanks doctor for the advice..
Let me know if I need to continue using benzoyl even after pimples disappear..say on white heads or use only when pimples appear..

And for how long do I need to keep using clearz plus?

And any dietery changes which needs to be followed?

Thanks
XXXX

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

Brief Answer:
Continue till the time whiteheads and pigmentation disappear

Detailed Answer:
You need to use benzoyl peroxide gel on the whiteheads as well as red pimples.
Continue till the whiteheads also disappear.
Clearz plus can be used till the time pigmentation disappears. It varies from person to person but usually takes 5-6 months.
Regarding dietary advice reduce the intake of sugary foods like ice cream and chocolates.
Wish you good luck.

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