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What Should I Do For Hair Growth And Acne?
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I am 24 years old 6ft tall 225pounds. I suffer from acne, I have tried numerous over the counter meds but nothing seems to help. I have also been prescribed topical cream by my dermatologist but it has only made my problems worse. now I am startig to see hair growth out of my neck and lightly on my chin. What should I do ?
I am 24 years old 6ft tall 225pounds. I suffer from acne, I have tried numerous over the counter meds but nothing seems to help. I have also been prescribed topical cream by my dermatologist but it has only made my problems worse. now I am startig to see hair growth out of my neck and lightly on my chin. What should I do ?
Fri, 18 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of hair growth and acne which occurs as skin pores gets clogged and bacteria cause infection inside and form severe acne. I would suggest you to apply azelaic acid cream twice a day after washing your face with cold water and non comedogenic face wash containing benzoyl peroxide. Avoid excessive oily and greasy food products. Exfoliated your skin with alcohol based exfoliant twice a week and apply turmeric powder mix with raw honey for 15 minutes daily and then wash face with simple water . protect your skin from excessive sun exposure. If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( clindamycin ) along with isotretinoin.
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 symptoms of hair growth and acne which occurs as skin pores gets clogged and bacteria cause infection inside and form severe acne. I would suggest you to apply azelaic acid cream twice a day after washing your face with cold water and non comedogenic face wash containing benzoyl peroxide. Avoid excessive oily and greasy food products. Exfoliated your skin with alcohol based exfoliant twice a week and apply turmeric powder mix with raw honey for 15 minutes daily and then wash face with simple water . protect your skin from excessive sun exposure. If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( clindamycin ) along with isotretinoin.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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