HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How To Get Rid Of Acne And Oily Skin Problem?

I recently started swimming, and i go 5 days a week for 1.5 hrs in morning(6-7:30), till now i have got only little tanning, please guide me so as to how to avoid it. Also i have got acne problem and my skin is oily, i am healthy not overweight and don t eat oily stuff too but acne problem still persists, please help?
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
Report Abuse
Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
Swimming in chlorinated water can easily lead to tanning. Always use good quality water-proof sunscreen like Ansolar sunscreen cream (GSK)/Cetaphil UVA/UVB defence (Galderma) before going for swimming.
Acne, as you must be aware is pretty common condition caused chiefly due to hormonal influence and clogging of pores and followed by infection and inflammation.
Treatment usually depends on severity of of acne. Usually I advise oral antibiotics with or without oral isotretinoin. Apply cream containing nadifloxacin twice day and gel containing benzoyl peroxide and adapalene at bedtime for 1 hour followed by face wash. Use good quality face wash like Fash foaming facewash and a moisturizer like Cetaphil DAM on regular basis.
Avoid junk food as far as possible and include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.
Hope this will take care of your condition.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
I find this answer helpful

Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Acneiform eruptions


Loading Online Doctors....
How To Get Rid Of Acne And Oily Skin Problem?

Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. Swimming in chlorinated water can easily lead to tanning. Always use good quality water-proof sunscreen like Ansolar sunscreen cream (GSK)/Cetaphil UVA/UVB defence (Galderma) before going for swimming. Acne, as you must be aware is pretty common condition caused chiefly due to hormonal influence and clogging of pores and followed by infection and inflammation. Treatment usually depends on severity of of acne. Usually I advise oral antibiotics with or without oral isotretinoin. Apply cream containing nadifloxacin twice day and gel containing benzoyl peroxide and adapalene at bedtime for 1 hour followed by face wash. Use good quality face wash like Fash foaming facewash and a moisturizer like Cetaphil DAM on regular basis. Avoid junk food as far as possible and include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. Hope this will take care of your condition. Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda