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What Should I Do To Get Rid Of Pimples?
Question: hello,
i m having pimple on my cheek and also pimple XXXXXXX can you tel me how to go
i m having pimple on my cheek and also pimple XXXXXXX can you tel me how to go
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Acne is related to interplay of 4 factors. These are (1) excess skin cells blocking the skin follicles (2) excess sebum production (sebum is an oily waxy substance produced in the skin) (3) the presence of a particular bacteria (4) inflammation
The best way to treat acne is to treat all the factors involved.
To treat the pimple that is currently present you can consider using a cream that combines an antibiotic ( to treat the bacteria and the inflammation) with benzoyl peroxide (this reduces the excess skin cells and also helps with the inflammation).
These are normally applied at night, an example is clindoxyl ,it may be available under a different name at your pharmacy.
In terms of the pimple XXXXXXX that is present you can consider the use of cocoa butter for an extended period of time or a mild steroid cream for no more than 7 days.
Hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Acne is related to interplay of 4 factors. These are (1) excess skin cells blocking the skin follicles (2) excess sebum production (sebum is an oily waxy substance produced in the skin) (3) the presence of a particular bacteria (4) inflammation
The best way to treat acne is to treat all the factors involved.
To treat the pimple that is currently present you can consider using a cream that combines an antibiotic ( to treat the bacteria and the inflammation) with benzoyl peroxide (this reduces the excess skin cells and also helps with the inflammation).
These are normally applied at night, an example is clindoxyl ,it may be available under a different name at your pharmacy.
In terms of the pimple XXXXXXX that is present you can consider the use of cocoa butter for an extended period of time or a mild steroid cream for no more than 7 days.
Hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Can u tel me medicine name so i can take
Hi, the name mentioned was clindoxyl but the name may vary according to where you live. It is a combination of a topical antibiotic and benzoyl peroxide.
In some places a prescription may be needed, you can speak to your local pharmacist.
Feel free to ask any other questions
In some places a prescription may be needed, you can speak to your local pharmacist.
Feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello madam,
how can i apply on my face ,i m staying in India.what is the name calling in Indian for this medicine.
thanks
how can i apply on my face ,i m staying in India.what is the name calling in Indian for this medicine.
thanks
HI, I checked on line and the name is also clindoxyl in india.
You can consider speaking to your local pharmacist to determine whether you can obtain it with or without a prescription.
You can consider speaking to your local pharmacist to determine whether you can obtain it with or without a prescription.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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