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What Is The Treatment For Acne Problems?

Hi ,I am Rubina and I live in Denver where the weather conditions are extreme.I am 37 and facing acne and breakouts. I have combination skin,oily from the T-zone and dry from the cheeks at times.I have a very sensitive skin.plz suggest me something for the acne as well as for glowing and flawless complexion. Thanks Rubina
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.

You have combination skin i.e oily T zone and dry cheeks. This is the most common skin type.
I suggest you to use a gentle cleanser for face wash, twice daily.
You may use a toner for the oily T zone.
Topically you may use an antibacterial antiacne gel e.g clinadmycin 1% gel or benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel for active acne.
At night I would suggest that you use a topical retinoid e.g adapalene gel. Topical retinoids are comedolytic and antiinflammatory in action.
You should avoid facial cosmetics like moisturizers, sunscreen etc as they are common cause for acne flare in those who have oily skin.
I suggest you to visit a dermatologist. Your dermatologist will assess the severity of your acne and advice accordingly.
Your dermatologist might also decide to start you on one of the oral antibiotics if your acne is inflammatory.
You may also opt for a few sessions of salicylic acid chemical peeling. Salicylic acid is quite useful for acne and oily skin conditions.

Regards
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What Is The Treatment For Acne Problems?

Hello. Thank you for writing to us. You have combination skin i.e oily T zone and dry cheeks. This is the most common skin type. I suggest you to use a gentle cleanser for face wash, twice daily. You may use a toner for the oily T zone. Topically you may use an antibacterial antiacne gel e.g clinadmycin 1% gel or benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel for active acne. At night I would suggest that you use a topical retinoid e.g adapalene gel. Topical retinoids are comedolytic and antiinflammatory in action. You should avoid facial cosmetics like moisturizers, sunscreen etc as they are common cause for acne flare in those who have oily skin. I suggest you to visit a dermatologist. Your dermatologist will assess the severity of your acne and advice accordingly. Your dermatologist might also decide to start you on one of the oral antibiotics if your acne is inflammatory. You may also opt for a few sessions of salicylic acid chemical peeling. Salicylic acid is quite useful for acne and oily skin conditions. Regards