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Suggest Medication For Acne And Dandruff

MY 17 year daughter have severe acne (forehead and both cheeks) and dandruff problems. I wonder if her acne problems due to dandruff. Earlier we used selson shampoo as well, but the result was not very encouraging. Used Neem leaf paste on face and the result is not as such convincing. Could you pls suggest. Thanks
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Hello,

Welcome to healthcare magic.

Acne and dandruff could co- exist in a teenager as both are realted to the maturation of the sebaceous glands.( oil producing glands which are concentrated on the scalp and face). However, dandruff is not a cause of acne.

For her acne, let her wash her face with a pH balanced face wash, preferably a one containing 1-2% salicylic acid. You may apply a gel containing clindamycin 1% in the morning over pimples and Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel at night over pimple prone areas. Get these prescribed by your doctor.

For her dandruff, use a shampoo containing Ketoconazole 2% and ZPTO 1% thrice a week for a month. After that continue using one a week at least for maintaining the improvement.

Avoid creams on her face. Avoid too much oil on your scalp. Diet is important. Avoid milk and milk products like cheese, chocolates, sweets, sugary foods and drinks. Eat a lot of fruits rich in vitamin A.

Hope this helped.

Take care.
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Suggest Medication For Acne And Dandruff

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. Acne and dandruff could co- exist in a teenager as both are realted to the maturation of the sebaceous glands.( oil producing glands which are concentrated on the scalp and face). However, dandruff is not a cause of acne. For her acne, let her wash her face with a pH balanced face wash, preferably a one containing 1-2% salicylic acid. You may apply a gel containing clindamycin 1% in the morning over pimples and Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel at night over pimple prone areas. Get these prescribed by your doctor. For her dandruff, use a shampoo containing Ketoconazole 2% and ZPTO 1% thrice a week for a month. After that continue using one a week at least for maintaining the improvement. Avoid creams on her face. Avoid too much oil on your scalp. Diet is important. Avoid milk and milk products like cheese, chocolates, sweets, sugary foods and drinks. Eat a lot of fruits rich in vitamin A. Hope this helped. Take care.