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What Are The Treatments For Pimples And Acne?
I have started getting acne and pimples since last 6months. For some weired reason I was using sofradex cream before that. One year back I accidentally used some shampoo( meant for reducing dandroff) on my face. At that time I consulted a dermatologist who prescribed me cetaphil DAM since my skin had turned redish and dry. I am 24 and have to travel a lot on bike but mostly in evening. No treatment is helping me to get reed of the ache. Can you help
Mon, 3 Mar 2014
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Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I have read your query and understood your concern.
For treatment of acne, there are two modalities of treatment: topical and oral .
In case of comedones and mild severity, usually the patient is started on topical medications luike clindamu=ycin gel in morning and benzoyl peroxide 2.5% in night time.
In case of moderate to severe acne and non responsive cases, patient is started on oral medications like doxycycline, minocycline, azithromycin, retinoids.
I will advice you to avoid hair oil application and oily food in diet.
Do not squeeze or touch the pimples.
Wash the face twice daily with soap and water.
This is my best advice for you.
Good luck.
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I have read your query and understood your concern.
For treatment of acne, there are two modalities of treatment: topical and oral .
In case of comedones and mild severity, usually the patient is started on topical medications luike clindamu=ycin gel in morning and benzoyl peroxide 2.5% in night time.
In case of moderate to severe acne and non responsive cases, patient is started on oral medications like doxycycline, minocycline, azithromycin, retinoids.
I will advice you to avoid hair oil application and oily food in diet.
Do not squeeze or touch the pimples.
Wash the face twice daily with soap and water.
This is my best advice for you.
Good luck.
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