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Suggest Remedy For Recurring Acne
hello!!!my name is david nevarez and i just wanted to ask u guys that im using a acne treament fighter(proactiv super strenght formula, benzoyl perozide 7%) it does works somtimes but i still get acne and my face got oily. what do guys recommend for me? i been using proactiv for almost 3 years and im still not acne free =(.
Fri, 4 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have reoccurring acne on face which occurs when a pore in your skin gets clogged, usually with dead skin cells causing the area to become red and swollen. You can take oral tablet as well, best drug for resistant acne is isotretinoin. Apply benzoyl peroxide cream or gel for killing the bacteria in the pore.Exfoliate gently once or twice a day with a salicylic acid-based exfoliant. If condition doesn't improve in a week then consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis .Doctor may prescribe oral antibiotics like clindamycin , Isotretinoin or Hormone Therapy.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have reoccurring acne on face which occurs when a pore in your skin gets clogged, usually with dead skin cells causing the area to become red and swollen. You can take oral tablet as well, best drug for resistant acne is isotretinoin. Apply benzoyl peroxide cream or gel for killing the bacteria in the pore.Exfoliate gently once or twice a day with a salicylic acid-based exfoliant. If condition doesn't improve in a week then consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis .Doctor may prescribe oral antibiotics like clindamycin , Isotretinoin or Hormone Therapy.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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