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Suggest Treatment For Severe Acne
I have been having acne problem since I turned 22. Since then I used benzoyl peroxide to control the acne. There is no problem until last year, I started getting constant headache, upset stomatch and indigestion. At first I didn't know what cause these symtoms and my doctor diagnose me with acid reflux. I finally figured out that was caused by using benzoyl peroxide. After that I seeked for different kind of medicine. Doctor prescribed me with differin and clidamicin. I also tried to use some gels that contain salicylic acid. Whatever product I used I had the same symptoms. There were no rash so ever, just seriously headache and indigestion. I hardly wake up in the morning. I am devastated for my acne now. How can this happen? Why am I suddendly allergic to everthing? Please help me.
Wed, 2 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe acne on face which could be due to environmental change, weather change, hormonal imbalance, stress and clogging of skin pores. I would suggest you to wash your face with face-wash containing salicylic acid , exfoliate your skin once a week , apply raw honey on acne for 15 minutes daily and then wash , drink plenty of water and eat fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. You should avoid oily and sharp food. You can get clindamycin gel easily need not to worry. You can apply adapelene gel as well at night. Ointments containing benzyol peroxide,azelaic acid or retinoids will be beneficial for you. Visit dermatologist once if symptoms keeps on persisting and get proper prescription and start treatment.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe acne on face which could be due to environmental change, weather change, hormonal imbalance, stress and clogging of skin pores. I would suggest you to wash your face with face-wash containing salicylic acid , exfoliate your skin once a week , apply raw honey on acne for 15 minutes daily and then wash , drink plenty of water and eat fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. You should avoid oily and sharp food. You can get clindamycin gel easily need not to worry. You can apply adapelene gel as well at night. Ointments containing benzyol peroxide,azelaic acid or retinoids will be beneficial for you. Visit dermatologist once if symptoms keeps on persisting and get proper prescription and start treatment.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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