Hello,
Thank you for posting on HealthcareMagic.
I appreciate your concern regarding Acne and i will try to answer your queries in best possible way.
Acne, as you must be aware is a pretty common condition affecting majority of teenagers.
It is caused chiefly due to hormonal influence and clogging of pores and followed by infection and inflammation.
It has tendency for recurrence and complications like pigmentation and scarring, thus mandates proper treatment at the earliest.
Treatment usually depends on severity of of acne and for the accurate grading you need a proper examination by a
dermatologist or atleast you can share your pics in a direct question, so i can advise you in a better way.
Usually I advise proper course of
oral antibiotics (
Azithromycin etc) with or without oral
isotretinoin for few months. Additionally, I advise use of a cream containing nadifloxacin/
clindamycin twice day and a gel containing
benzoyl peroxide and adapalene for few months.
Apart from home-based treatment, I also advise procedures like chemical peeling and laser and
light therapy for patients having severe acne and associated complications like pigmentation and scarring.
Use good quality face wash and a moisturizer on regular basis.
Avoid junk food as far as possible and include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.
Hope this will take care of your condition.
Thanking you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
M.D Dermatology