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Suggest Treatment For Acne On Face
I've got these small small pimples on my face , all of a sudden . Not able to figure out the reason. I've tried using Keracnyl face wash and peuduo gel , even had doxy antibiotic for a week but this medication made my skin dull and extremely dry . So i disconbtinued it's use. For now I use Himalaya Neem Face Wash but the pimples are still there majorally on chin , forehead and right cheek.
What medicine should I use(and face wash ) And what food to avoid .
Thank You .
What medicine should I use(and face wash ) And what food to avoid .
Thank You .
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
Hello dear,
Pimples are caused due to a combination of 4 factors:
1. Increased production of sebum from sebaceous glands in the skin
2. Increase proliferation of cells & blockage of these glands
3. Inflammation.
4. Bacterial infection.
The treatment depends on the severity.
Usually we recommend a combination of treatment with topical retinoids (like Isotrion) at night and application of benzoyl peroxide gel on the pimples in the morning.
If the severity is more, antibiotics like Clindamycin or Doxycycline are recommended.
But these need to be taken under the guidance of a Dermatologist to avoid any unwanted side effects.
Also avoid oily foods, drink lots of water & clean your face with an oil free cleanser three times a day for reduction of pimples.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Pimples are caused due to a combination of 4 factors:
1. Increased production of sebum from sebaceous glands in the skin
2. Increase proliferation of cells & blockage of these glands
3. Inflammation.
4. Bacterial infection.
The treatment depends on the severity.
Usually we recommend a combination of treatment with topical retinoids (like Isotrion) at night and application of benzoyl peroxide gel on the pimples in the morning.
If the severity is more, antibiotics like Clindamycin or Doxycycline are recommended.
But these need to be taken under the guidance of a Dermatologist to avoid any unwanted side effects.
Also avoid oily foods, drink lots of water & clean your face with an oil free cleanser three times a day for reduction of pimples.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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