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Pimples On Face Repeatedly. Hypothyroidism. Treatment?

I am 27 years old i am having repeated pimples all over my face and months after they subside recently i am diagonised with hyperthyroid and prolactin ..now i m taking following medication for same,but my acne are becoming worse...shall i follow treatment both for thyroid and acne...since derma suggested to cure thyroid and reduce prolactin..
Fri, 12 Oct 2012
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Hello

For the Acne you can try the following routines:
HOME BASED ROUTINE:
1. You can use the over the counter salicylic acid based face wash ( eg. Neutrogena Deep pore cleanser , Normaderm Vichy) . Use the face wash twice a day .
2. Use an alcohol free toner for the free outflow of the oil from the oil glands after using the face wash. ( e. Sebamed toner)
3. If you are using a sunscreen you should use a light water based SPF 15 sunscreen.
4. Do not use a moisturizer untill necessary as heavy moisturizer use can cause more acne on skin .


Dermatological CLINIC Based Services:

1. Salicylic acid is a a form a peel treatment , a liquid which is applied over the skin by the doctor. This is kept on the skin for a period of 5 minutes and removed out with water. The peel seeps in the skin and controls the size of the oil glands giving rise to acne . It also has mild antibiotic properties.
2. The dermatologist might prescribe you certain oral or topical application antibiotics.,


The above regimen is ideal for controlling your acne . The Peel treatment is the best treatment which has an advantage of not only controlling your acne but will also improve your complexion .

You should of course get your hypothyroidism treated side by side .

Thanks and Take care
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Pimples On Face Repeatedly. Hypothyroidism. Treatment?

Hello For the Acne you can try the following routines: HOME BASED ROUTINE: 1. You can use the over the counter salicylic acid based face wash ( eg. Neutrogena Deep pore cleanser , Normaderm Vichy) . Use the face wash twice a day . 2. Use an alcohol free toner for the free outflow of the oil from the oil glands after using the face wash. ( e. Sebamed toner) 3. If you are using a sunscreen you should use a light water based SPF 15 sunscreen. 4. Do not use a moisturizer untill necessary as heavy moisturizer use can cause more acne on skin . Dermatological CLINIC Based Services: 1. Salicylic acid is a a form a peel treatment , a liquid which is applied over the skin by the doctor. This is kept on the skin for a period of 5 minutes and removed out with water. The peel seeps in the skin and controls the size of the oil glands giving rise to acne . It also has mild antibiotic properties. 2. The dermatologist might prescribe you certain oral or topical application antibiotics., The above regimen is ideal for controlling your acne . The Peel treatment is the best treatment which has an advantage of not only controlling your acne but will also improve your complexion . You should of course get your hypothyroidism treated side by side . Thanks and Take care