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Question: Hi
I am 25 year old, Male
I have got pimples on the face (cheek area) since 20 days. I have never faced pimples problem ever.
Can you please prescribe some medicines, ointment to prevent the more pimples appearing on the face and get rid of existing one and its scars.
I want to get rid of this ASAP, as my wedding day is coming next month.
Please help.
I am 25 year old, Male
I have got pimples on the face (cheek area) since 20 days. I have never faced pimples problem ever.
Can you please prescribe some medicines, ointment to prevent the more pimples appearing on the face and get rid of existing one and its scars.
I want to get rid of this ASAP, as my wedding day is coming next month.
Please help.
Brief Answer:
Topical clindamycin and adapalene; Oral Doxycycline; Salicylic peel
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have gone through your query and I have noted down your concern.
I would suggest clindamycin phosphate solution 1% (Clindac-A solution) for day time application.
At night you may use a combination of Adapalene 0.1%+Clindamycin phosphate 1% gel (Deriva-CMS gel) over the whole affected area.
If you have inflammatory acne i.e acne that is red, papular, pustular I would also suggest oral antiacne antibiotics e.g Doxycycline capsules, twice daily for 2-4 weeks.
I would suggest a gentle cleanser for face wash e.g cetaphil cleansing lotion, twice daily instead of using a soap.
These are prescription medications and should be used under supervision and I suggest that you use them under supervision of a dermatologist in your region for proper assessment and appropriate treatment.
In addition to the medications you may also opt for a few sessions of salicylic acid chemical peeling from a dermatologist in your region. Salicylic acid peeling is particularly good for acne.
Regards
Topical clindamycin and adapalene; Oral Doxycycline; Salicylic peel
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have gone through your query and I have noted down your concern.
I would suggest clindamycin phosphate solution 1% (Clindac-A solution) for day time application.
At night you may use a combination of Adapalene 0.1%+Clindamycin phosphate 1% gel (Deriva-CMS gel) over the whole affected area.
If you have inflammatory acne i.e acne that is red, papular, pustular I would also suggest oral antiacne antibiotics e.g Doxycycline capsules, twice daily for 2-4 weeks.
I would suggest a gentle cleanser for face wash e.g cetaphil cleansing lotion, twice daily instead of using a soap.
These are prescription medications and should be used under supervision and I suggest that you use them under supervision of a dermatologist in your region for proper assessment and appropriate treatment.
In addition to the medications you may also opt for a few sessions of salicylic acid chemical peeling from a dermatologist in your region. Salicylic acid peeling is particularly good for acne.
Regards
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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