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How To Get Rid Of Acne?

Hello , My name is Jackie agarwal. I m from Assam and my question lies below- Sir, I have been suffering from severe acne problem in my face from last 4 yrs. I consulted many doctors Bt none worked. Now there s a bit control in the acne and there are less pimples Bt the complexion got very dark sir..I have been using cosmelite cream right now..is it good and what else steps shud I take for a healthy skin sir..
Tue, 9 Jun 2015
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Dear Jackie,

First of all, do not get influenced by any advertisement or over the counter skin lightening creams. They can be harmful to your skin.

Acne/ pimples are caused due to a combination of 4 factors:
1. Increased production of sebum from sebaceous glands in the skin
2. Increase proliferation of cells & blockage of these glands
3. Inflammation.
4. Bacterial infection.

The treatment depends on the severity.
Usually we recommend a combination of treatment with topical retinoids at night and application of benzoyl peroxide gel on the pimples in the morning.
If the severity is more, antibiotics like Clindamycin or Doxycycline are recommended.

Also avoid oily foods, drink lots of water & clean your face with an oil free cleanser three times a day for reduction of pimples.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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How To Get Rid Of Acne?

Dear Jackie, First of all, do not get influenced by any advertisement or over the counter skin lightening creams. They can be harmful to your skin. Acne/ pimples are caused due to a combination of 4 factors: 1. Increased production of sebum from sebaceous glands in the skin 2. Increase proliferation of cells & blockage of these glands 3. Inflammation. 4. Bacterial infection. The treatment depends on the severity. Usually we recommend a combination of treatment with topical retinoids at night and application of benzoyl peroxide gel on the pimples in the morning. If the severity is more, antibiotics like Clindamycin or Doxycycline are recommended. Also avoid oily foods, drink lots of water & clean your face with an oil free cleanser three times a day for reduction of pimples. Wishing you a good health. Take care.