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How To Treat Dry Skin Along With Pimples?
hello sir,
I am 19 yr old. I am suffering from the pimples on my skin and my skin gets dark very fast if I work or move outside even for 2 hours in sun and my skin gets dried too. please suggest me what to do with my pimples to get rid off them very soon and my to my dark skin too. and also answer me that can I use pander+ cream or not?
Thankyou.
I am 19 yr old. I am suffering from the pimples on my skin and my skin gets dark very fast if I work or move outside even for 2 hours in sun and my skin gets dried too. please suggest me what to do with my pimples to get rid off them very soon and my to my dark skin too. and also answer me that can I use pander+ cream or not?
Thankyou.
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM
Management of acne requires diligence as well patience both the part of the patient and doctor.
Specific Anti-acne treatment:
--Oral Antibiotics: For inflammatory acne(papules and pustules) i advice my patients to start with one of the oral antibiotics leither Azithromycin/ Doxycycline OR Minocycline.
--Topical treatment: Is a valuable adjunct to any form of acne treatment. Mainly two classes of drugs are used topically
1)Topical Antibacterials: Dermatologists around the world prescribe topical gels/creams containing topical antibiotics like either clindamycin 1%/ benzoyl peroxide 2.5% OR Nadifloxacin during the day time.
2)Topical Retinoids: Either Adapalene 0.1%/ Tretinoin 0.025% OR Azaleic acid (10%/20%) at bed time.
General measures:
--Use a mild cleanser like cetaphil twice daily
--Avoid all the regular use creams, moisturizers, 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.
Panderm+ cream contains a potent steroid.
It should not be used on face for very long because prolonged use can lead to steroid related side effects like:
-Acne,
-Photosensitivity,
-Skin thinning and telangiectasis,
-Facial hair growth (specially in females).
take care
regards
Management of acne requires diligence as well patience both the part of the patient and doctor.
Specific Anti-acne treatment:
--Oral Antibiotics: For inflammatory acne(papules and pustules) i advice my patients to start with one of the oral antibiotics leither Azithromycin/ Doxycycline OR Minocycline.
--Topical treatment: Is a valuable adjunct to any form of acne treatment. Mainly two classes of drugs are used topically
1)Topical Antibacterials: Dermatologists around the world prescribe topical gels/creams containing topical antibiotics like either clindamycin 1%/ benzoyl peroxide 2.5% OR Nadifloxacin during the day time.
2)Topical Retinoids: Either Adapalene 0.1%/ Tretinoin 0.025% OR Azaleic acid (10%/20%) at bed time.
General measures:
--Use a mild cleanser like cetaphil twice daily
--Avoid all the regular use creams, moisturizers, 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.
Panderm+ cream contains a potent steroid.
It should not be used on face for very long because prolonged use can lead to steroid related side effects like:
-Acne,
-Photosensitivity,
-Skin thinning and telangiectasis,
-Facial hair growth (specially in females).
take care
regards
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