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How Can Oily And Dark Skin With Blemishes And Blackheads Be Treated?
hii doc my name is rehnuma and im 20 years old my problem is my skin which is oily and it gets darkened and very oily within 1hr after i fash my face and i hav also got many blackheads and blemishes can you plz suggest me any cream to keep up my fair skin
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Hello. Thanks for your query.
Oily skin and acne/blemishes go hand in hand.
First of all you must use a cleanser specifically suitable for oily skin. Salicylic acid in 2% is available as foam or gel based cleanser and is ideal for oily and acne prone skin. Use it twice daily.
Besides oral retinoids e.g Low dose Isotretinoin in a dose of 5 mg are also sebostatic and can be considered in your case.
Topically, you can use a retinoid gel e.g Adapalene or Azaleic acid gel. They are comedolytic and therefore would benefit acne and post acne pigmentation.
Topical clindamycin gel or benzoyl peroxide gel are also specifically meant for acne.
These are all prescription medications, I would suggest that you seek an appointment with a dermatologist before trying these.
Regards
Oily skin and acne/blemishes go hand in hand.
First of all you must use a cleanser specifically suitable for oily skin. Salicylic acid in 2% is available as foam or gel based cleanser and is ideal for oily and acne prone skin. Use it twice daily.
Besides oral retinoids e.g Low dose Isotretinoin in a dose of 5 mg are also sebostatic and can be considered in your case.
Topically, you can use a retinoid gel e.g Adapalene or Azaleic acid gel. They are comedolytic and therefore would benefit acne and post acne pigmentation.
Topical clindamycin gel or benzoyl peroxide gel are also specifically meant for acne.
These are all prescription medications, I would suggest that you seek an appointment with a dermatologist before trying these.
Regards
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