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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pimples On Face And Scalp
well its not anything really important and its a question for a dermatolagist.
For about three months i have had severe pimples/whiteheads on both of my cheeks and on the top of my forehead going onto my scalp. I just wonderd what skin care regime and/or products could help me to get rid of the situation as quickly as possible? Thankyou :-)
For about three months i have had severe pimples/whiteheads on both of my cheeks and on the top of my forehead going onto my scalp. I just wonderd what skin care regime and/or products could help me to get rid of the situation as quickly as possible? Thankyou :-)
Mon, 14 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query pimples you have severe pimples on face and scalp which is mainly when pore in your skin gets clogged with dead skin cells and start causing infection there. Hormonal change during puberty , androgen hormones are one of the causative factors for this. I would suggest you to exfoliate gently once or twice a day with a salicylic acid-based exfoliant. Apply benzoyl peroxide cream or gel for killing the bacteria in the pore. Take diet rich in multivitamins. 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. You should wash your face using a mild soap or cleanser and lukewarm water 3-4 times daily. Drink plenty of water.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query pimples you have severe pimples on face and scalp which is mainly when pore in your skin gets clogged with dead skin cells and start causing infection there. Hormonal change during puberty , androgen hormones are one of the causative factors for this. I would suggest you to exfoliate gently once or twice a day with a salicylic acid-based exfoliant. Apply benzoyl peroxide cream or gel for killing the bacteria in the pore. Take diet rich in multivitamins. 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. You should wash your face using a mild soap or cleanser and lukewarm water 3-4 times daily. Drink plenty of water.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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