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How Can Acute Acne Be Treated?

For a Dermatologist: What can be done for chronic acne that has not responded to Ziana, 4 months of SOLODYN 80 mg ER. 2% salacylic acid helps mildly, as do benzoil peroxide washes. I am female, 64 yrs old. Sebaceous matter is over produced and any break in the skins heals very slowly with weak crusty scabs that ooze if touched and fill up with gunk within hours. I use 1% tazorac nightly which helps some.
Thu, 19 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have acute acne which is because infection of sebaceous gland under the hair follicle , when sebum get accumulated in clogged duct of sebaceous gland along with dead skin and bacteria they produce acne.

I would suggest you to :-


-Apply apple cider vinegar as in part with 3 parts of water for 10 minutes and then wash with warm water twice daily.

-Apply vitamin E oil at night.

-Avoid greasy creams ,use water based products.

-Don't pick or touch acne.

-Wash you face 2-3 times a day with mild soap and warm water to prevent the accumulation of oil ,dust and bacteria on your face.

If acne still persists consult dermatologist for proper examination .Doctor may prescribe ointments containing benzyol peroxide,azelaic acid or retinoids. You can go for laser therapy as well.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Acute Acne Be Treated?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have acute acne which is because infection of sebaceous gland under the hair follicle , when sebum get accumulated in clogged duct of sebaceous gland along with dead skin and bacteria they produce acne. I would suggest you to :- -Apply apple cider vinegar as in part with 3 parts of water for 10 minutes and then wash with warm water twice daily. -Apply vitamin E oil at night. -Avoid greasy creams ,use water based products. -Don t pick or touch acne. -Wash you face 2-3 times a day with mild soap and warm water to prevent the accumulation of oil ,dust and bacteria on your face. If acne still persists consult dermatologist for proper examination .Doctor may prescribe ointments containing benzyol peroxide,azelaic acid or retinoids. You can go for laser therapy as well. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari