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Suggest Treatment For Medium Sized Acne
my face is having a breakout for medium sized acne, as in the the forehead is kind of infected. Also on my cheeks but they are more like under the skin acne. like a bulge on the surface which is there now for more than a month. i have no idea what to do. i have tried calendula, lacto calamine, caladryl, boroline, even to toothpaste to dry them out.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per you query you have acne medium sized acne on forehead and cheeks which occurs when sebaceous gland under the hair follicle get blocked as sebum get accumulated in clogged duct of sebaceous gland along with dead skin and bacteria they produce acne. Don't pick or touch acne. Apply apple cider vinegar then wash with warm water twice daily.I would suggest you to wash you face 2-3 times a day with mild soap and warm water to prevent the accumulation of oil ,dust and bacteria on your face. Avoid greasy creams ,use water based products. If acne still persists consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe ointments containing benzyol peroxide,azelaic acid or retinoids. Sometimes docotr may also prescribe antibiotics. Apply vitamin E oil at night.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per you query you have acne medium sized acne on forehead and cheeks which occurs when sebaceous gland under the hair follicle get blocked as sebum get accumulated in clogged duct of sebaceous gland along with dead skin and bacteria they produce acne. Don't pick or touch acne. Apply apple cider vinegar then wash with warm water twice daily.I would suggest you to wash you face 2-3 times a day with mild soap and warm water to prevent the accumulation of oil ,dust and bacteria on your face. Avoid greasy creams ,use water based products. If acne still persists consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe ointments containing benzyol peroxide,azelaic acid or retinoids. Sometimes docotr may also prescribe antibiotics. Apply vitamin E oil at night.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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