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Suggest Remedy For Acne & Spots In Face

Hi, I'm female, 19 years old. I have some questions, hope that you will help. Last year, when I found my face have lots of acne spots, I went to drug store and bought Differin to treat them. I used it for 4-5 months and lead to really sensitive, red, dry skin, especially red. I visited 2 dermatologists, the first seemed to make it worse, but the second dermatologist said that: I used medications in wrong way, so it lead to dry skin and lots of acnes. So she gave me this prescription: nicebiotamin, curacne and acneal( for spots on face). It took 3 months to see the changes. My acnes have gone a lot, redness has reduced. But now I still have dry, rough skin while oily on T-zone. I wonder if it's because of dead skin on my face. I exfoliate once a week with oatmeal. Can you give me some advices. Thank you!
Mon, 21 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of acne & spots in face which occurs when a pore in your skin gets clogged, usually with debris, bacteria and dead skin cells and causing area to be red and swollen. I would suggest you to exfoliate gently once or twice a day with a salicylic acid-based exfoliant. Apply cotton dipped in tea tree oil to lighten the pigments. Apply benzoyl peroxide cream or gel for killing the bacteria in the pore. If condition doesn't improve in a week then consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis. You can go for laser therapy as well. Apply kojic acid cream on face. You should wash your face using a clindamycin gel with mild soap and lukewarm water.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Acne & Spots In Face

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of acne & spots in face which occurs when a pore in your skin gets clogged, usually with debris, bacteria and dead skin cells and causing area to be red and swollen. I would suggest you to exfoliate gently once or twice a day with a salicylic acid-based exfoliant. Apply cotton dipped in tea tree oil to lighten the pigments. Apply benzoyl peroxide cream or gel for killing the bacteria in the pore. If condition doesn t improve in a week then consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis. You can go for laser therapy as well. Apply kojic acid cream on face. You should wash your face using a clindamycin gel with mild soap and lukewarm water. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari