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Suggest Treatment For Blackheads And Acne On The Skin

Hello. I ve has acne for a number of years now starting at age 14. I m now 23 and see no end in sight. The majority are blackheads under the skin, even though they aren t noticable unless your looking for them they are very painful and eventually itch. I have to apply a ton of pressure in order to extract it. (Yes I know I m not supposed to mess with them, but leaving them alone doesn t help either. I ve tried) I ve even gone as far as getting professional chemical peels to hopefully get down to the source but I still had no luck. The majority of my break outs are along my jaw line which I ve hear indicates a possible hormonal imbalance. I do not have health insurance and I m desperate to have a clear face for the first time in almost a decade. Please help.
Wed, 9 Sep 2015
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Hi!! I have gone through your history and according to me you should apply gel containing adapelene and benzoyl peroxide 2.5 percent combination in minute amounts only on the black heads at night and use a facewash containing salicylic acid twice daily. You should keep your face as dry as possible, avoid applying any cream or moisturizer, avoid oiling of scalp and reduce the intake of sugary foods.
In many cases pimples along the jaw line indicate hormonal imbalance. To exclude that you will have to undergo ultrasound of the pelvic organs and thyroid function tests.
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Suggest Treatment For Blackheads And Acne On The Skin

Hi!! I have gone through your history and according to me you should apply gel containing adapelene and benzoyl peroxide 2.5 percent combination in minute amounts only on the black heads at night and use a facewash containing salicylic acid twice daily. You should keep your face as dry as possible, avoid applying any cream or moisturizer, avoid oiling of scalp and reduce the intake of sugary foods. In many cases pimples along the jaw line indicate hormonal imbalance. To exclude that you will have to undergo ultrasound of the pelvic organs and thyroid function tests. I hope to have answered your query.