Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How To Get Rid Of Pimples On Face?
Hi there, I m 24-year-old Asian female who has been battling with facial acne for 5 years now. It recently got severe with pimple and nodules and even 1 or 2 cysts. My whole face is covered with pimples. I m at my wits end. I went to see my doctor and he prescribed me Roxithromycin antibiotics for a month and gave me ClarityMD s acne face wash and gel, both of which contains salicylic acid at 1%. My face has been breaking out more badly since I started using this product. My question is: Should i stop or should I carry on a week more to see if salicylic acid can truly help clear my acne. Looking forward to hearing from you Doctor. Thanks so much.
Thu, 28 Jul 2016
Hi thanks for choosing HCM,
I had gone through your question. Now you are Immediately stop the salicylic acid, it is keratolytic and peel off the epidermis, more prone to soft tissue infection.
Stop Roxithromycin also. It is Macrolide, it won't stop the proliferation of bacteria in the acne.
1) frequent wash of face with face wash contains noncomedogenic ingredients and mild salicylic acid.
2) Tab Isotretinoin 20 mg daily for 1 month, and apply vaseline on lips to avoid its side effect.
3) Clindamycin cream 2 times daily on lesions.
4) Use Sunscreen lotion SPF 50 at morning time to avoid sun effect on pilmples.
5) In my clinic, I used to do Comedone extraction with Microdermabrasion to remove debris and
tanning on the face along with above medicines.
It will give wonderful results. Hope this helps you.
I
I had gone through your question. Now you are Immediately stop the salicylic acid, it is keratolytic and peel off the epidermis, more prone to soft tissue infection.
Stop Roxithromycin also. It is Macrolide, it won't stop the proliferation of bacteria in the acne.
1) frequent wash of face with face wash contains noncomedogenic ingredients and mild salicylic acid.
2) Tab Isotretinoin 20 mg daily for 1 month, and apply vaseline on lips to avoid its side effect.
3) Clindamycin cream 2 times daily on lesions.
4) Use Sunscreen lotion SPF 50 at morning time to avoid sun effect on pilmples.
5) In my clinic, I used to do Comedone extraction with Microdermabrasion to remove debris and
tanning on the face along with above medicines.
It will give wonderful results. Hope this helps you.
I
I find this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....