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Is Clearoff Gel Effective For Ance & Scars?

Hello Doctor I have acne prblms I went to a skin doctor n he prescribed me a tretin cream (0.025%),Glyahakoj cream (which containes 2% of hydroquionone,kojic acid n glycolic acid ) and a AHA GLOW facewash.M using it since 2 months but there z no effective result.yaa somehow my acnes are now reduced bt still my skin is not clear from acne n spots! Another doctor prescribed me a clearoff gel n cap aczit 10 mg capsuls bt i didnt even tried!! M quite confused What to do now.Should I try the 2nd doctor s prescribed medicnes or not??I am avoidng oily spicy foods now N My Skin type z-Dry Skin.My age z 20 n Female..Plzzzz Help me...
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Hello,

Welcome to healthcare magic.

Acne is a common problem affecting people in your age group. You need to be compliant with your treatment to see good results. It may take 6 weeks for the action to start and you need to continue treatment for atleast 6 months after the acne clears.

You could take oral isotretinoin 10 mg as prescribed by your second doctor along with topical gels You could apply a gel containing 1% Clindamycin in the morning and a combination of 2.5% Benzoyl peroxide and 0.1% Adapelene at bedtime. Isotretinoin however has to be taken only under the doctors' supervision and monitoring. So please follow up monthly.

Continue having a healthy diet.

Hope this helps you.

Take care.


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Is Clearoff Gel Effective For Ance & Scars?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. Acne is a common problem affecting people in your age group. You need to be compliant with your treatment to see good results. It may take 6 weeks for the action to start and you need to continue treatment for atleast 6 months after the acne clears. You could take oral isotretinoin 10 mg as prescribed by your second doctor along with topical gels You could apply a gel containing 1% Clindamycin in the morning and a combination of 2.5% Benzoyl peroxide and 0.1% Adapelene at bedtime. Isotretinoin however has to be taken only under the doctors supervision and monitoring. So please follow up monthly. Continue having a healthy diet. Hope this helps you. Take care.