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Which Is The Best Medicine For Acne And Scars?
Hi sir I am suffering with acne from four years ..is tuf acne 20mg controls my acne or not....how many months we can take tuf acne ..I had started using turf acne recently 4 days back...I did chemical peels ,dermàroller at that time result was good but again my pimples are back so pls help me advise me good soap cream and medicine for both acne and scars
Wed, 9 Apr 2014
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Tufacne contains an oral retinoid, isotretinoin. Mechanism of action of Isotretinoin is by reducing the overactivity and size of sebaceous glands. By shrinking the sebaceous glands it would help in bringing down the pimples/bumps.
However, it should be taken under the supervision of a dermatologist because of certain lab tests which are to be done before and during treatment with isotretinoin.
Total dose of Isotretinoin that should be taken is 120-140mg/kg.
For a complete course in e.g a 60 kg man it comes out to be 12 months of 20mg, once daily or 6 months of 20mg, twice daily. The chances of relapse are more likely, if the course is incomplete.
In addition to oral retinoids you must also use topical antiacne remedies e.g benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel.
Acne scars can be improved by chemical peeling, dermaroller, microdermabrasion, Laser etc. After completing the course of isotretinoin you can discuss with your treating dermatologist about the best suitable option for your acne scars.
regards
Tufacne contains an oral retinoid, isotretinoin. Mechanism of action of Isotretinoin is by reducing the overactivity and size of sebaceous glands. By shrinking the sebaceous glands it would help in bringing down the pimples/bumps.
However, it should be taken under the supervision of a dermatologist because of certain lab tests which are to be done before and during treatment with isotretinoin.
Total dose of Isotretinoin that should be taken is 120-140mg/kg.
For a complete course in e.g a 60 kg man it comes out to be 12 months of 20mg, once daily or 6 months of 20mg, twice daily. The chances of relapse are more likely, if the course is incomplete.
In addition to oral retinoids you must also use topical antiacne remedies e.g benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel.
Acne scars can be improved by chemical peeling, dermaroller, microdermabrasion, Laser etc. After completing the course of isotretinoin you can discuss with your treating dermatologist about the best suitable option for your acne scars.
regards
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