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Question: how can to treat acne for 12 years old girl, have been facial washed, what medication is good ? is that probiotics ok?did you get my question? whats kind of medication or antibiotic should we use
Brief Answer:
Management of acne
Detailed Answer:
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If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to use a salicylic acid facewash twice daily and apply adapelene 0.1 percent gel on the pimples at night.
In case of moderate to severe acne oral antibiotics are also recommended.
For a 12 year old I would recommend her to take tablet azithromycin 250 mg once daily for 3 consecutive days in a week for 8-10 weeks.
These are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Probiotics are not effective in the treatment of acne.
Besides this ask her to avoid oiling of scalp, reduce the intake of sugary foods, avoid cosmetics, cleansing and scrubbing of skin.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Management of acne
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to use a salicylic acid facewash twice daily and apply adapelene 0.1 percent gel on the pimples at night.
In case of moderate to severe acne oral antibiotics are also recommended.
For a 12 year old I would recommend her to take tablet azithromycin 250 mg once daily for 3 consecutive days in a week for 8-10 weeks.
These are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Probiotics are not effective in the treatment of acne.
Besides this ask her to avoid oiling of scalp, reduce the intake of sugary foods, avoid cosmetics, cleansing and scrubbing of skin.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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