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Need Suggestions To Cure Acne

Hi, im 16 and have pretty bad acne. I tried all sort of stuff like proactive original, proactive plus, Clean & Clear, Clearisil, Some natural stuff, Mary Kay clear proof, this fruit one, and many others and nothing works. The Mary Kay wasnt bad but it didnt last long and my acne came back worse. i dont know what else to do, do you have any suggestions to what i should try?
Sat, 15 Feb 2014
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,
Acne is teenagers problem mostly in gals due to hormonal influence .It occurs due to closure of opening of sebaceous gland hence sebum can't come out resulting swelling n acne .
You need to clean all oils n debris from your face with any soap (or acnederma soap) 3 times a day. even then you may hav acne but don't dare to burst it as it may led to scar on Ur face or even plenty acne(being yellow in colour doesn't mean it should be bursted .it may be infected one so then only apply antibiotic like clarithromycin upon it and give hot fomentation Tds.)
Although it ll take longer time as acne ll keep on coming after starting treatment but late on it ll become lesser to least.

thanks n regards
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General & Family Physician Dr. Manjeth Kumar G's  Response
Hello,

I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

You have to understand that acne is caused by increased production of androgen ( male hormones) in teenagers.
It is not caused by any poor hygiene and poor diet.
But those who have oily skin are mostly affected due to plugging of hair follicles by the oily and greasy substances.
Usually acne will go away after 20 years of age.

As you have tried all the cleansers, my recommendation go for higher treatment with Topical retinoids and oral antibiotics like doxycycline, tetracycline, minocycline or erythromycin.

If you are a female, you can also try mild estrogen and progesterone containing birth control pills.
Do not prick or scratch the acne lesions.
Wash with gentle cleansers.
Wash your face often when the activities causes to sweat.
Avoid exposure to oils.

Hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any further queries.
Wishing you good health.
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Need Suggestions To Cure Acne

Hi, Acne is teenagers problem mostly in gals due to hormonal influence .It occurs due to closure of opening of sebaceous gland hence sebum can t come out resulting swelling n acne . You need to clean all oils n debris from your face with any soap (or acnederma soap) 3 times a day. even then you may hav acne but don t dare to burst it as it may led to scar on Ur face or even plenty acne(being yellow in colour doesn t mean it should be bursted .it may be infected one so then only apply antibiotic like clarithromycin upon it and give hot fomentation Tds.) Although it ll take longer time as acne ll keep on coming after starting treatment but late on it ll become lesser to least. thanks n regards