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How Can Severe Acne On The Face Be Removed?

Hello, last week my skin wasn t perfect but it was smooth and i only had about 3 pimples. As of now, my whole face is covered in acne and like every night, i wash my face with baking soda and then i apply vapor rub. It hasn t worked at all and i am starting to get more acne on my hairline . Please help, i do NOT want to go back to school tomorrow with a face covered with acne. And no, it is not puberty because i already went through it, i am currently in high school .
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Hi,

As per your complaint pimples can occur due to causes like clogged pores, oily skin, hormonal imbalances, bacterial infection, inflammation, excess sun exposure etc.

You should consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can advise you to wash your face with a Salicylic acid containing facewash. Apply a topical ointment containing Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide. Apply retinoids like Adapalene gel in a thin layer on pimples at night time. Do cool compresses over the face. Exfoliate your face twice a week to unclog the pores and remove dead skin. You can also apply a sunscreen lotion when exposed to the sun.

Oral medication like antibiotics like Clindamycin or Minocycline and retinoid like Isotretinoin can also be advised. Avoid oily food.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist

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How Can Severe Acne On The Face Be Removed?

Hi, As per your complaint pimples can occur due to causes like clogged pores, oily skin, hormonal imbalances, bacterial infection, inflammation, excess sun exposure etc. You should consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can advise you to wash your face with a Salicylic acid containing facewash. Apply a topical ointment containing Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide. Apply retinoids like Adapalene gel in a thin layer on pimples at night time. Do cool compresses over the face. Exfoliate your face twice a week to unclog the pores and remove dead skin. You can also apply a sunscreen lotion when exposed to the sun. Oral medication like antibiotics like Clindamycin or Minocycline and retinoid like Isotretinoin can also be advised. Avoid oily food. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist