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How To Get Rid Of The Pimples On My Forehead?

I have been suffering from forehead pimples for last 3 years. I have taken doctor advice and acne cream. But the pimples keep on coming. two days before I used dettol in pimple prone area. The skin on the forehead dried and has shrunken. Pls advice.
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Ranjan
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM.

It is not advisable to use Dettol because it can cause irritation.

General measures:
-Use a mild cleanser like cetaphil twice daily
-Avoid all creams, moisturisers, sunscreens that you may be using for the time being till you are on anti acne treatment.
-Avoid taking facials.
-Avoid picking your acne.
-Use an Anti-dandruff shampoo since acne is worsened by dandruff.


Specific treatment:
Topical treatment is a valuable adjunct to any form of acne treatment.
-Topical gels/creams containing topical antibiotics like either clindamycin 1%/ benzoyl peroxide 2.5%/ Nadifloxacin or combination of these during the day time.
-Topical retinoids like Adapalene0.1%/ Tretinoin 0.025%/ Azaleic acid 10%/ Azaleic acid 20% at the night time either alone or in combination with clindamycin gel (pre-formulated combinations are available on prescription).
-I would advice that you see a dermatologist who might feel the need to start oral antibiotics like Doxycycline or Azithromycin for 4-6 weeks, if your acne is inflammatory

take care
regards
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How To Get Rid Of The Pimples On My Forehead?

Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM. It is not advisable to use Dettol because it can cause irritation. General measures: -Use a mild cleanser like cetaphil twice daily -Avoid all creams, moisturisers, sunscreens that you may be using for the time being till you are on anti acne treatment. -Avoid taking facials. -Avoid picking your acne. -Use an Anti-dandruff shampoo since acne is worsened by dandruff. Specific treatment: Topical treatment is a valuable adjunct to any form of acne treatment. -Topical gels/creams containing topical antibiotics like either clindamycin 1%/ benzoyl peroxide 2.5%/ Nadifloxacin or combination of these during the day time. -Topical retinoids like Adapalene0.1%/ Tretinoin 0.025%/ Azaleic acid 10%/ Azaleic acid 20% at the night time either alone or in combination with clindamycin gel (pre-formulated combinations are available on prescription). -I would advice that you see a dermatologist who might feel the need to start oral antibiotics like Doxycycline or Azithromycin for 4-6 weeks, if your acne is inflammatory take care regards