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Suggest Remedy For Pimples And Acne

i have pimples and acne marks which are red in color and are filled with pus..they started actually when i had mangoes continuously for 4-5 days and then prick one of the pimple. So, i feel more pimples have started to appear after that and the marks are taking ages......so please suggest something??
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

You seem to have inflammatory acne. Squeezing and popping is not going to help and may rather push it deeper.
If I was the treating doctor I would have started you on oral antibiotics e.g either Azithromycin Or Doxycycline.
As compared to topical treatment, Oral antibiotics are faster acting and more effective for inflammatory acne.
Topical treatment options include topical antibacterials like clindamycin gel, nadifloxacin gel; topical benzoyl peroxide gel and topical retinoids.
Topical antibacterials and benzoyl peroxide are antiinflammatory; benzoyl peroxide is keratolytic as well.
Topical retinoids are comedolytic in action.
Oral retinoids are also an option for you. Oral retinoids are indicated for moderately severe to severe inflammatory acne Or acne resistant to traditional antiacne medicines Or acne associated with significant scaring.
When you visit your dermatologist, your doctor will be able to assess the severity of your acne and guide you accordingly.
You may also opt for a few sessions of chemical peeling from your treating dermatologist. Salicylic acid peel is particularly good for acne.

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Suggest Remedy For Pimples And Acne

Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic You seem to have inflammatory acne. Squeezing and popping is not going to help and may rather push it deeper. If I was the treating doctor I would have started you on oral antibiotics e.g either Azithromycin Or Doxycycline. As compared to topical treatment, Oral antibiotics are faster acting and more effective for inflammatory acne. Topical treatment options include topical antibacterials like clindamycin gel, nadifloxacin gel; topical benzoyl peroxide gel and topical retinoids. Topical antibacterials and benzoyl peroxide are antiinflammatory; benzoyl peroxide is keratolytic as well. Topical retinoids are comedolytic in action. Oral retinoids are also an option for you. Oral retinoids are indicated for moderately severe to severe inflammatory acne Or acne resistant to traditional antiacne medicines Or acne associated with significant scaring. When you visit your dermatologist, your doctor will be able to assess the severity of your acne and guide you accordingly. You may also opt for a few sessions of chemical peeling from your treating dermatologist. Salicylic acid peel is particularly good for acne. Regards