Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suffering From Pimples, Acne, Recurring Condition. Using Sofradex-f Cream, Clindavid Gel. Suggestions?

hello..I am 25 years all.. I ve been suffering from pimple and acne for the past 1year. two months back my doctor has prescribe me to apply sofradex f cream and Clindavid gel to be mix together with the same proportion and apply two times daily. for 1month i can seen changes.. but now again i am having the same problem.. i ve stop using that cream... what should i do... i need help....
Fri, 2 Nov 2012
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hello ,
Thanks for writing your query to us.
You should not completely stop any medicines without consulting your doctor. You should continue the medicines which your doctor has prescibed. You are bound to get acne flare up once you stop the treatment. 1 month time is too short for complete cure of acne.Other thing you should maintain a good skin care regimen daily without fail. Use sunscreen before going out of home.
Take care.
I find this answer helpful
Dermatologist Dr. Kalpana Pathak's  Response
hi, for acne to be treated properly it has to be clearly understood whether it is mild, moderate or severe in nature. In other words, it has to be seen what kind of lesions are you having predominantly that is whether you are having more of comedones or papules or pustules or severe nodules cysts and abscesses. . The treatment plan changes accordingly. The chances of scarring and pigmentation are more with pustular nodular acne or with cysts and abscesses. What i understand from your prescription is you are having more of papulo pustualar acne. If the above medicines are not suiting you well,an oral antibiotic along with different set of topical medicines and a good anti acne soap needs to be prescribed. You could also take chemical peels as they will not only help in acne but will also take care of post acne pigmantation. Hope that answers your query. take care
I find this answer helpful

Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Cyst


Loading Online Doctors....
Suffering From Pimples, Acne, Recurring Condition. Using Sofradex-f Cream, Clindavid Gel. Suggestions?

Hello , Thanks for writing your query to us. You should not completely stop any medicines without consulting your doctor. You should continue the medicines which your doctor has prescibed. You are bound to get acne flare up once you stop the treatment. 1 month time is too short for complete cure of acne.Other thing you should maintain a good skin care regimen daily without fail. Use sunscreen before going out of home. Take care.