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How To Get Rid Of The Bumps On My Forehead And Face?
I have bumps that are appearing on my forehead and face. They are not the normal acne I've experienced impost of my life ( cystic in nature) and not whiteheads or blackheads either. I'd like to attach a photo, but don't seem to be able to. I would like to find out how to get rid of the ones I already have, but mostly learn how to avoid them completely, please. I do use Proactive to care for my skin. Thank you.
Thu, 20 Mar 2014
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic.
You seem to be suffering from severe grade acne.
For severe acne OR for acne unresponsive to traditional anti-acne medications, Isotretinoin can be started. It the only drug which offers any chance of long term cure and after a full course of isotretinoin significant number of people never have a recurrence of there acne. It should be taken under the supervision of a dermatologist because of certain lab tests which are to be done before and during treatment with isotretinoin.
Along with Isotretinoin, for inflammatory acne(papules and pustules) I usually advice my patients to start with an oral antibiotics like Azithromycin. The antibiotics can be continued for 4-12 weeks depending on the response.
Topical Antibacterials: Either clindamycin 1%/ benzoyl peroxide 2.5% can be used twice daily
I would advice you to see a dermatologist and get a prescription for antiacne medications.
regards
You seem to be suffering from severe grade acne.
For severe acne OR for acne unresponsive to traditional anti-acne medications, Isotretinoin can be started. It the only drug which offers any chance of long term cure and after a full course of isotretinoin significant number of people never have a recurrence of there acne. It should be taken under the supervision of a dermatologist because of certain lab tests which are to be done before and during treatment with isotretinoin.
Along with Isotretinoin, for inflammatory acne(papules and pustules) I usually advice my patients to start with an oral antibiotics like Azithromycin. The antibiotics can be continued for 4-12 weeks depending on the response.
Topical Antibacterials: Either clindamycin 1%/ benzoyl peroxide 2.5% can be used twice daily
I would advice you to see a dermatologist and get a prescription for antiacne medications.
regards
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