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Suggest Treatment For Facial Acne
Hi,
I am 37 yrs old and am still having bad facial acne like a teenager. I have seen a dermatologist for it, she prescribed Neutrogena product and it did seem to work. it is really painful on my face. will I ever be able to get rid of it completely.
Thanks
KK
I am 37 yrs old and am still having bad facial acne like a teenager. I have seen a dermatologist for it, she prescribed Neutrogena product and it did seem to work. it is really painful on my face. will I ever be able to get rid of it completely.
Thanks
KK
Tue, 13 Oct 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query acne occur when clogged pores of sebaceous gland filled with sebum ,dead skin and bacteria get infected. First of all wash your face with mild soap and cold water twice a day , exfoliate your face once a week. you should apply aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day as this is safe and natural extract of cereals. Also drink 5-6 glasses of water daily and add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. Apply Clindamycin gel and Benzoyl peroxide containing gel over the acne. Avoid any steroid based cream and apply kojic acid containing cream over face twice a day as it is a mushroom extract and safe for long term use. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once and get it examined and go for micro-abrasion and chemical peeling. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query acne occur when clogged pores of sebaceous gland filled with sebum ,dead skin and bacteria get infected. First of all wash your face with mild soap and cold water twice a day , exfoliate your face once a week. you should apply aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day as this is safe and natural extract of cereals. Also drink 5-6 glasses of water daily and add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. Apply Clindamycin gel and Benzoyl peroxide containing gel over the acne. Avoid any steroid based cream and apply kojic acid containing cream over face twice a day as it is a mushroom extract and safe for long term use. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once and get it examined and go for micro-abrasion and chemical peeling. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
As per your question acne can occur due to a number of reasons like hormonal changes, oily skin, bacterial infection, Inflammation etc..
You should wash your face using facewash that contains salicylic acid..
Apply a combination of ointments containing Benzoyl Peroxide and antibiotic like Clindamycin..
Azelaic acid creams are also helpful.
Exfoliate your skin twice a week gently using a mild facewash scrub..
Cold compresses over pimples help in reducing inflammation and shrinkage..
If you do not see improvement in one month consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can advise you Oral antibiotics like Clindamycin or Muricoprin.
Retinols can also be advised..
Avoid oily and junk foods..
Take homemade nutritious diet..
Drink plenty of water..
Avoid sun and dust exposure..
Hope this information helps..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
As per your question acne can occur due to a number of reasons like hormonal changes, oily skin, bacterial infection, Inflammation etc..
You should wash your face using facewash that contains salicylic acid..
Apply a combination of ointments containing Benzoyl Peroxide and antibiotic like Clindamycin..
Azelaic acid creams are also helpful.
Exfoliate your skin twice a week gently using a mild facewash scrub..
Cold compresses over pimples help in reducing inflammation and shrinkage..
If you do not see improvement in one month consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can advise you Oral antibiotics like Clindamycin or Muricoprin.
Retinols can also be advised..
Avoid oily and junk foods..
Take homemade nutritious diet..
Drink plenty of water..
Avoid sun and dust exposure..
Hope this information helps..
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