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Suggest Treatment For Severe Acne On The Face
hai doctor... im suffering from acne .,,i think so ...small bumbs red colored bumbs on my face....especially on cheeks..it is so annoying and at times it itches too...first small granule like bumbs appearded on one side...later on both sides it start to appeared..almost 2 month passed..new ones are still appearing..what should i do ...
Mon, 23 Jan 2017
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Acne is due to a combination of factors including: (1)excess production of sebum which is a waxy oily substance that is
(2)inflammation/irritation of the skin
(3)blockage of the hair follicles
(4)presence of a particular bacteria
It would be best to treat most or all of these factors.
The present guidelines say that it is best to start off with a medication called a topical retinoid along with medication to treat the bacteria (an antibacterial).
The retinoid would reduce inflammation and help to unblock the hair follicles. eg adalpene or tretinoin or tazorotene.
These would need to be prescribed by your doctor.
Benzoyl peroxide or a topical antibiotic like erythromycin or clindamycin cream can be added to the retiniod.
The benozoyl peroxide would be available over the counter.
I hope this helps
Acne is due to a combination of factors including: (1)excess production of sebum which is a waxy oily substance that is
(2)inflammation/irritation of the skin
(3)blockage of the hair follicles
(4)presence of a particular bacteria
It would be best to treat most or all of these factors.
The present guidelines say that it is best to start off with a medication called a topical retinoid along with medication to treat the bacteria (an antibacterial).
The retinoid would reduce inflammation and help to unblock the hair follicles. eg adalpene or tretinoin or tazorotene.
These would need to be prescribed by your doctor.
Benzoyl peroxide or a topical antibiotic like erythromycin or clindamycin cream can be added to the retiniod.
The benozoyl peroxide would be available over the counter.
I hope this helps
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