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Suggest Treatment For Severe Acne And Blackheads On Face And Back

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Posted on Mon, 16 Jun 2014
Question: Whats the best acne medicine on the market today?
I have severe acne and blackheads on my face and back. Ive tried several creams both prescription and over the counter but i still cant clear my acne up.
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Pictures,Isotretinoin, chemical peeling,

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for posting on HealthcareMagic.


I appreciate your concern regarding Acne and i will try to answer your queries in best possible way.

Acne, as you must be aware is a pretty common condition affecting majority of teenagers.
It is caused chiefly due to hormonal influence and clogging of pores and followed by infection and inflammation.

It has tendency for recurrence and complications like pigmentation and scarring, thus mandates proper treatment at the earliest.

Treatment usually depends on severity of of acne. Since you have mentioned 'blackheads' which usually falls in grade 1 acne but for the accurate grading you need a proper examination by a dermatologist or atleast you can share your pics in follow question, so i can advise you in a better way.

Usually I advise proper course of oral antibiotics (Azithromycin etc) with or without oral isotretinoin for few months. Additionally, I advise use of a cream containing nadifloxacin/clindamycin twice day and a gel containing benzoyl peroxide and adapalene for few months. This combination of benzoyl peroxide and adapalene is one of the recent advances in the treatment of acne and has wonderful results if used in a right way. Your local doctor will know about these drugs.

Apart from home-based treatment, I also advise procedures like chemical peeling and laser and light therapy for patients having severe acne and associated complications like pigmentation and scarring.

Use good quality face wash and a moisturizer on regular basis.

Avoid junk food as far as possible and include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.

Hope this will take care of your condition.

I would suggest you to share your pictures in a follow up question or if you are satisfied with the answer and feel your queries are rightly resolved you can close the answer.
Kindly spare some time to rate my answer and drop your valuable review at the following link:

http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-hardik-pitroda/67169

If you require any further assistance in future, you can reach me directly through the above mentioned link.

Thanking you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Acne And Blackheads On Face And Back

Brief Answer: Pictures,Isotretinoin, chemical peeling, Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for posting on HealthcareMagic. I appreciate your concern regarding Acne and i will try to answer your queries in best possible way. Acne, as you must be aware is a pretty common condition affecting majority of teenagers. It is caused chiefly due to hormonal influence and clogging of pores and followed by infection and inflammation. It has tendency for recurrence and complications like pigmentation and scarring, thus mandates proper treatment at the earliest. Treatment usually depends on severity of of acne. Since you have mentioned 'blackheads' which usually falls in grade 1 acne but for the accurate grading you need a proper examination by a dermatologist or atleast you can share your pics in follow question, so i can advise you in a better way. Usually I advise proper course of oral antibiotics (Azithromycin etc) with or without oral isotretinoin for few months. Additionally, I advise use of a cream containing nadifloxacin/clindamycin twice day and a gel containing benzoyl peroxide and adapalene for few months. This combination of benzoyl peroxide and adapalene is one of the recent advances in the treatment of acne and has wonderful results if used in a right way. Your local doctor will know about these drugs. Apart from home-based treatment, I also advise procedures like chemical peeling and laser and light therapy for patients having severe acne and associated complications like pigmentation and scarring. Use good quality face wash and a moisturizer on regular basis. Avoid junk food as far as possible and include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. Hope this will take care of your condition. I would suggest you to share your pictures in a follow up question or if you are satisfied with the answer and feel your queries are rightly resolved you can close the answer. Kindly spare some time to rate my answer and drop your valuable review at the following link: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-hardik-pitroda/67169 If you require any further assistance in future, you can reach me directly through the above mentioned link. Thanking you Dr Hardik Pitroda