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Suggest Medication For Facial Acne

Hello, my name is Liv and I'm 16. I've been suffering with acne since I was around 11. I've tried everything I can and still no success with removing the acne. The main problem areas are my cheeks and chin. If there is anything you suggest, I would be open to anything including medicine.
Fri, 16 Dec 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HCM..

Common causes of acne at your age includes hormonal changes and imbalances and also oily skin, open pores, clogged pores, bacterial infection etc..
You should consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can advise you to wash your face with Salicylic acid containing facewash..
Apply topical ointment containing Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide..
Apply retinoids like Adapelene gel in thin layer on pimples at night time..
Do cool compresses over face..
Exfoliate your face twice a week to unclog the pores and remove dead skin..
You can also apply a sunscreen lotion when exposed to sun..
Oral Medication like antibiotics like Clindamycin or Minocycline and retinoid like Isotretinoin can also be advised
Avoid oily food..
You can also go for treatment like Microdermabrasion and chemical peeling..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.

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Suggest Medication For Facial Acne

Hi.. Welcome to HCM.. Common causes of acne at your age includes hormonal changes and imbalances and also oily skin, open pores, clogged pores, bacterial infection etc.. You should consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can advise you to wash your face with Salicylic acid containing facewash.. Apply topical ointment containing Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide.. Apply retinoids like Adapelene gel in thin layer on pimples at night time.. Do cool compresses over face.. Exfoliate your face twice a week to unclog the pores and remove dead skin.. You can also apply a sunscreen lotion when exposed to sun.. Oral Medication like antibiotics like Clindamycin or Minocycline and retinoid like Isotretinoin can also be advised Avoid oily food.. You can also go for treatment like Microdermabrasion and chemical peeling.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.