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Suggest Remedy For Acne On Back, Chest, Arms And Face, Red Spots Between Eyebrows With Blackheads
I have just started to get acne on my back, my chest, arms, and the sides of my face (underneath sideburns and hair). I also have had this red spot between my eyebrows for maybe 4-6 months and I always break out and have blackheads there, and my other major break out places are on my cheeks and chin. It s making me extremely insecure and I ve tried a bunch of things (miraculously Vaseline, which has cleared up almost all of my face and scars, except for on my chin and in between my eyebrows). Any other suggestions of what I can do?
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
You seem to be having moderate grade acne. You would benefit from taking a 6-8 week course of antibiotic like Doxycycline.
You could also apply a gel containing clindamycin in the morning and 2.5 % Benzoyl peroxide at bed time.
Do not use vaseline. It is thick and can clog the pores which could worsen acne.
Use a face wash containing 2% Salicylic acid.
Have a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
Avoid aerated drinks like soda, high sugar containing foods and fatty fried foods.
You could also get salicylic acid peels done by a dermatologist.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
You seem to be having moderate grade acne. You would benefit from taking a 6-8 week course of antibiotic like Doxycycline.
You could also apply a gel containing clindamycin in the morning and 2.5 % Benzoyl peroxide at bed time.
Do not use vaseline. It is thick and can clog the pores which could worsen acne.
Use a face wash containing 2% Salicylic acid.
Have a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
Avoid aerated drinks like soda, high sugar containing foods and fatty fried foods.
You could also get salicylic acid peels done by a dermatologist.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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