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What Causes Oiliness And Pimples On The Face When On Diet Control?

Hello doctor. I am a 22yr old black female, i am 1.6m in height, i weigh 72kg. in the beginning of this year i went on a low-kilojule diet whereby i changed my eating habits and managed to lose 13kg in about 3 months. However in the process of this weight loss period my skin started to act up, i have always had an oily and acne prone skin but it became worse. Then i consulted a dermatologist, and i have been put on acne treatment namely: Stiemycin and brevoxyl topical cream and i ingest purbac pills twice daily. I am seeing the results it terms of the fact that it has reduced the appearance of the spots but.... i am developing large blemishes/dark marks on my skin and my complexion is looking darker than my natural colour. I am just really worried that if i continue to use it, these scars might not go away and i myt be scarred for life. I really need a second opinion on whether or not i should continue with this treatment or if i should just stop now to avoid further damage to my skin. please help me doctor, or is there anything there anything else that i can try??? Kind regards, Masego.
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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hello masego,
thanx a lot for your query on HCM,
i have gone through your history.
madam, dont be worried.
its quite a normal phenomenon for all teenagers to go through such a phase with similar features.
do take good care of your skin.
do not prick or squeeze them, else they will leave a scar behind.
wash your face with water many times.
use a good quality and a very suitable soap for your skin.
do not get exposed to direct sunlight.
do follow the therapy given by your dermatologist accurately.
do get a good and balanced diet.
avoid salty and oily food.
do regularly exercise.
drink a lot of water.
things will go fine.
be healthy, be happy...
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What Causes Oiliness And Pimples On The Face When On Diet Control?

hello masego, thanx a lot for your query on HCM, i have gone through your history. madam, dont be worried. its quite a normal phenomenon for all teenagers to go through such a phase with similar features. do take good care of your skin. do not prick or squeeze them, else they will leave a scar behind. wash your face with water many times. use a good quality and a very suitable soap for your skin. do not get exposed to direct sunlight. do follow the therapy given by your dermatologist accurately. do get a good and balanced diet. avoid salty and oily food. do regularly exercise. drink a lot of water. things will go fine. be healthy, be happy...