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Suffering From Acne. Little Help From Deriva Cream. Solution?
I have a bad bout of acne, it hasn't gone for nearly 6 months. I have this week started Azee 500 but new red and painful ones are still popping up. since i am allergic to antobiotics my doctor has asked me to take only 3 tablets in a week, but i have not reacted to Azee so can i take it for two entire weeks? also will it clear up my acne? i am also applying deriva which is drying the existing ones but new ones are still appearing
Tue, 4 Jun 2013
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HOME BASED ROUTINE:
1. You can use the over the counter salicylic acid based face wash ( eg. Neutrogena Deep pore cleanser , Normaderm Vichy) . Use the face wash twice a day .
2. Use an alcohol free toner for the free outflow of the oil from the oil glands after using the face wash. ( e. Sebamed toner)
3. If you are using a sunscreen you should use a light water based SPF 15 sunscreen.
4. Do not use a moisturizer untill necessary as heavy moisturizer use can cause more acne on skin .
Dermatological CLINIC Based Services:
1. Salicylic acid is a a form a peel treatment , a liquid which is applied over the skin by the doctor. This is kept on the skin for a period of 5 minutes and removed out with water. The peel seeps in the skin and controls the size of the oil glands giving rise to acne . It also has mild antibiotic properties.
2. The dermatologist has prescribed you Azithromycin and it should be taken as he has advised that is three days a week for 6 weeks.
The above regimen is ideal for controlling your acne . The Peel treatment is the best treatment which has an advantage of not only controlling your acne but will also improve your complexion . Newer Acne would eventually stop . This can take around year for better control of Acne.
Thanks and take care
Welcome !
I would be pleased to help you with your question
HOME BASED ROUTINE:
1. You can use the over the counter salicylic acid based face wash ( eg. Neutrogena Deep pore cleanser , Normaderm Vichy) . Use the face wash twice a day .
2. Use an alcohol free toner for the free outflow of the oil from the oil glands after using the face wash. ( e. Sebamed toner)
3. If you are using a sunscreen you should use a light water based SPF 15 sunscreen.
4. Do not use a moisturizer untill necessary as heavy moisturizer use can cause more acne on skin .
Dermatological CLINIC Based Services:
1. Salicylic acid is a a form a peel treatment , a liquid which is applied over the skin by the doctor. This is kept on the skin for a period of 5 minutes and removed out with water. The peel seeps in the skin and controls the size of the oil glands giving rise to acne . It also has mild antibiotic properties.
2. The dermatologist has prescribed you Azithromycin and it should be taken as he has advised that is three days a week for 6 weeks.
The above regimen is ideal for controlling your acne . The Peel treatment is the best treatment which has an advantage of not only controlling your acne but will also improve your complexion . Newer Acne would eventually stop . This can take around year for better control of Acne.
Thanks and take care
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