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Suggest Treatment For Acne On Forehead

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Posted on Fri, 16 Jan 2015
Question: Hi,
I have a lot of acne on phone since last 2-3 months. Typically i have a clear skin but since last 2-3 months i am having this problem.
Mostly i am getting acne on my forehead, Pl. suggest any medicine to remove these.
I am attaching pictures too. These also leave marks and these are not pus filled but hard acne type.
I use makeup but ensure it is removed before i go to bed. Can this be an issue? I have combination skin, dry on cheeks and oily on T junction.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You have moderate grade of acne; I suggest topical adapalene gel at night..

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you writing to us at healthcaremagic

I have answered your earlier query too, so hello again!!

I have gone through your query and I have also seen the Images.
I have noted that you have a combination skin, where central T zone is oily and the rest is normal or dry. This is the most common skin type.
In the Images I can see that you have a moderate grade of acne, mainly comedones and few papules.
Acne in general is more common in oily skin types and combination skin type.
Wearing make up can clog pores and therefore may be the cause behind your acne.
Other factors like moisturizers, sunscreens etc can be too oily sometimes and may be predisposing to your acne.
Work stress, diet too may have a role to play in acne flare.
I would suggest you to use a light make up and for as short a period of time as possible.
Topically you may use a topical retinoid e.g Adapalene 0.1% gel at night.
Topical retinoids are antiinflammatory as well as comedolytic and therefore prevent new acne in addition to treating existing ones. They also help lighten the marks. Use it over the whole affected area, once daily at night, 30 min after washing your face.
Topical retinoids are also good for maintenance of improvement i.e once acne are cleared, you may use adapalene gel every alternate night Or twice weekly for maintenance of improvement.
During day time you may use clindamycin 1% gel Or benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel only as a spot treatment for active acne.
I would suggest a gentle cleansing lotion for you e.g cetaphil cleansing lotion, twice daily.
You may also visit a dermatologist for a few sessions of chemical peeling. Salicylic acid peel is good for acne whereas glycolic acid peel for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) Or acne marks.

Regards
take care
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Suggest Treatment For Acne On Forehead

Brief Answer: You have moderate grade of acne; I suggest topical adapalene gel at night.. Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you writing to us at healthcaremagic I have answered your earlier query too, so hello again!! I have gone through your query and I have also seen the Images. I have noted that you have a combination skin, where central T zone is oily and the rest is normal or dry. This is the most common skin type. In the Images I can see that you have a moderate grade of acne, mainly comedones and few papules. Acne in general is more common in oily skin types and combination skin type. Wearing make up can clog pores and therefore may be the cause behind your acne. Other factors like moisturizers, sunscreens etc can be too oily sometimes and may be predisposing to your acne. Work stress, diet too may have a role to play in acne flare. I would suggest you to use a light make up and for as short a period of time as possible. Topically you may use a topical retinoid e.g Adapalene 0.1% gel at night. Topical retinoids are antiinflammatory as well as comedolytic and therefore prevent new acne in addition to treating existing ones. They also help lighten the marks. Use it over the whole affected area, once daily at night, 30 min after washing your face. Topical retinoids are also good for maintenance of improvement i.e once acne are cleared, you may use adapalene gel every alternate night Or twice weekly for maintenance of improvement. During day time you may use clindamycin 1% gel Or benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel only as a spot treatment for active acne. I would suggest a gentle cleansing lotion for you e.g cetaphil cleansing lotion, twice daily. You may also visit a dermatologist for a few sessions of chemical peeling. Salicylic acid peel is good for acne whereas glycolic acid peel for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) Or acne marks. Regards take care