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Suggest Treatment For Severe Acne
my daughter is 22 5ft. 5 or 6 very thin. Problem is severe acne. all over face and now spreading to neck. She had some as a teenager and tried an antibiotic but experienced severe headaches couldn't take. As mom I have a history of thyroid issues, she has had low iron. help
Mon, 1 Dec 2014
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Acne is a disorder of sebaceous gland and is influenced by adolescent hormones and she will continue to have it till that hormonal influence is over. It might go on till she becomes 28 or 30 even 32 yrs.
Wash face with a pH balanced face wash, preferably a one containing 1-2% salicylic acid. Apply a gel containing clindamycin 1% in the morning over pimples and Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel at night over pimple prone areas. Get these prescribed by your doctor.
Avoid creams on your face. Avoid oil on your scalp. Diet is important. Avoid milk and milk products like cheese, chocolates, sweets, sugary foods and drinks. Eat a lot of fruits rich in vitamin A (anything with lot of color)
Hope this helped
Take care
Welcome to healthcare magic,
Acne is a disorder of sebaceous gland and is influenced by adolescent hormones and she will continue to have it till that hormonal influence is over. It might go on till she becomes 28 or 30 even 32 yrs.
Wash face with a pH balanced face wash, preferably a one containing 1-2% salicylic acid. Apply a gel containing clindamycin 1% in the morning over pimples and Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel at night over pimple prone areas. Get these prescribed by your doctor.
Avoid creams on your face. Avoid oil on your scalp. Diet is important. Avoid milk and milk products like cheese, chocolates, sweets, sugary foods and drinks. Eat a lot of fruits rich in vitamin A (anything with lot of color)
Hope this helped
Take care
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