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Question: Hi,
Im 34 years old woman and have a problem with acne after my 30. The problem start from the month of November every year,small pimples allover the chin and bottom portions of cheeks especially the two sides of lips.(Nothing on forehead or nose/).It has some itching also.Last year i used Epiduo gel and it works well and at the end of January all my pimples gone and had a clear skin. after 2 months i stopped using the gel. Again last November the same worse pimples came and i used Epiduo, but this time no results..Now its January and still no change..Can anybody help.. Why this type of pimples actually i'm confused about this and the occurrence.From February to November i has clear skin.. Suddenly one fine day it came as many and increasing. Please help me
Im 34 years old woman and have a problem with acne after my 30. The problem start from the month of November every year,small pimples allover the chin and bottom portions of cheeks especially the two sides of lips.(Nothing on forehead or nose/).It has some itching also.Last year i used Epiduo gel and it works well and at the end of January all my pimples gone and had a clear skin. after 2 months i stopped using the gel. Again last November the same worse pimples came and i used Epiduo, but this time no results..Now its January and still no change..Can anybody help.. Why this type of pimples actually i'm confused about this and the occurrence.From February to November i has clear skin.. Suddenly one fine day it came as many and increasing. Please help me
Brief Answer:
Seasonal variation of hormonal levels could be the cause
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through the images attached and also the details. These indeed seem to be pimples. Pimples or acne are caused due to oily skin. The oils are secreted by glands called sebaceous glands. When due to some reason, the mouth/opening of these glands get blocked. the secretions get collected inside and results in the condition that you have. It could be that in the winter the weather is dry, resulting in some amount of dryness and dust which blocks the glands. It could also be aggravated by application of oily lotions on skin which might otherwise be needed in this season. It may also be caused due to change in the balance of certain hormones that could seasonally occur.
In order to control the pimples, do the following:
1. Wash your face frequently with plain water.
2. You may use face wash and astringent to clean your skin.
3. Application of retinoic acid cream may help. You can get it by your doctor prescription.
I understand that it looks awkward, but the some people are more prone to having pimples due to the amount of hormones in their body.
Hope that helps.
If you found my answer helpful, please close the thread with a positive review and a 5 star rating.
Regards
Dr. Kunal Saha
Seasonal variation of hormonal levels could be the cause
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through the images attached and also the details. These indeed seem to be pimples. Pimples or acne are caused due to oily skin. The oils are secreted by glands called sebaceous glands. When due to some reason, the mouth/opening of these glands get blocked. the secretions get collected inside and results in the condition that you have. It could be that in the winter the weather is dry, resulting in some amount of dryness and dust which blocks the glands. It could also be aggravated by application of oily lotions on skin which might otherwise be needed in this season. It may also be caused due to change in the balance of certain hormones that could seasonally occur.
In order to control the pimples, do the following:
1. Wash your face frequently with plain water.
2. You may use face wash and astringent to clean your skin.
3. Application of retinoic acid cream may help. You can get it by your doctor prescription.
I understand that it looks awkward, but the some people are more prone to having pimples due to the amount of hormones in their body.
Hope that helps.
If you found my answer helpful, please close the thread with a positive review and a 5 star rating.
Regards
Dr. Kunal Saha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Thanks for the details reply.
However i'm not satisfied with the resolution.
Do i need to continue Epiduo gel.
Can you name the retinoic acid cream?
However i'm not satisfied with the resolution.
Do i need to continue Epiduo gel.
Can you name the retinoic acid cream?
Brief Answer:
Epiduo gel can be continued
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.
I am really sorry that I inadvertently skipped commenting on Epiduo gel. It contains Benzoyl peroxide and may be used as and when required.
Retin A, Avita, Atralin Renova are some brands of retinoic acid formulations that you may use.
Hope that helps.
Regards
Dr. Kunal Saha
Epiduo gel can be continued
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.
I am really sorry that I inadvertently skipped commenting on Epiduo gel. It contains Benzoyl peroxide and may be used as and when required.
Retin A, Avita, Atralin Renova are some brands of retinoic acid formulations that you may use.
Hope that helps.
Regards
Dr. Kunal Saha
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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