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Have Oily Skin And Blackheads. Is There A Permanent Cure?

I have oily skin and suffer from blackheads.. It s a struggle for me as a gay man.. I m 21 years old and I m wanting to have perfect skin. My skin always has a greasy look to it.. I would like my pores to appear smaller and my face to appear smooth with an even color skin tone. I fear i will always have this issue as long as i struggle with oily skin. It effects not only my appearance but my emotional health as well would insurance possibly pay for this surgery/ or therapy i need to fix this issue? And what operations could possibly fix this issue? I m looking for something more long term or permanent it s something I m so tired of struggling with.
Fri, 25 Jan 2013
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Hi,
To treat your skin concerns, these suggestions might be helpful
Use a salicylic acid based face wash twice in a day
Get your blackheads removed regularly
Apply adapalene gel or retino a cream over face for two hours. This would reduce recurrence of blackheads and decrease oiliness too. Apply in very small amounts and do not rub the medicine as it might cause redness
You may also consult a dermatologist and take oral isotretinoin for few weeks. This would reduce oiliness, blackheads and shrink pore size too.
Sessions of chemical peels too would take care of your concerns

You can see there are multiple options but a personalised treatment plan according to your skin analysis can only be suggested when you take a consultation with dermatologist.

Hope that answers your query. Take care.
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Have Oily Skin And Blackheads. Is There A Permanent Cure?

Hi, To treat your skin concerns, these suggestions might be helpful Use a salicylic acid based face wash twice in a day Get your blackheads removed regularly Apply adapalene gel or retino a cream over face for two hours. This would reduce recurrence of blackheads and decrease oiliness too. Apply in very small amounts and do not rub the medicine as it might cause redness You may also consult a dermatologist and take oral isotretinoin for few weeks. This would reduce oiliness, blackheads and shrink pore size too. Sessions of chemical peels too would take care of your concerns You can see there are multiple options but a personalised treatment plan according to your skin analysis can only be suggested when you take a consultation with dermatologist. Hope that answers your query. Take care.