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Suggest Treatment For Acne

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Posted on Mon, 11 Jan 2016
Question: Acne on my skin
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Combined approach

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for the query.
Acne treatment needs a combination of approach.
Please follow this regimen.
1. Apply Adapalene cream at night keep it for an hour and wash your face.
2. Apply moisturiser and sleep.
3. In early morning apply CLINDAMYCIN gel.
4. After bath apply a water based sunscreen gel.

Carry on with this regimen for a month you will get improvement.

Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 minutes later)
Which moisturiser and sunscreen should I apply? I have oily skin.
Earlier, I had 1 or 2 pimples on my face occassionally. then, I happened to change my face wash from Himalaya neem face wash to Clean and Clear face wash. Post that I now have lot of pimples on my face and have left marks. anything specific that I could try?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Details below

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Use zit clean or perowash face wash.
These are salicylic acid containing face wash specific for acne.
You can use a non oily sunscreen like suncote.
Any moisturiser with aloevera and vitamin E should be beneficial.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Suggest Treatment For Acne

Brief Answer: Combined approach Detailed Answer: Hello. Thanks for the query. Acne treatment needs a combination of approach. Please follow this regimen. 1. Apply Adapalene cream at night keep it for an hour and wash your face. 2. Apply moisturiser and sleep. 3. In early morning apply CLINDAMYCIN gel. 4. After bath apply a water based sunscreen gel. Carry on with this regimen for a month you will get improvement. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you