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Suggest Treatment For Acne On Face And Arms
Posted on
Thu, 30 Jun 2016
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Thu, 30 Jun 2016
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Question : Hi, I'm 40 yr old female with acne on my face and arms, I unconsciously scratch them which leaves marks and keep recrring. I've had topical treatments like ointments and soap which temporarily ease the situation but once I stop, they start erputing again. Kindly prescribe me something that I can buy from online pharmacies cuz I belong from non-metro city.
Regards.
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Brief Answer:
Acne treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.jakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.
You may use Clinamycin 1% gel (Clindac A 1% solution) for day time application over acne.
At night you may apply Deriva CMS gel (Adapalene 0.1% +Clindamycin 1%) over the acne affected area.
Use cetaphil cleansing lotion for face wash, twice daily.
Once your acne is under control switch to Deriva MS (Adapalene 0.1%) for maitenance of improvement.
These medicines are easily available. You can check from your local chemist.
Regards
Acne treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.jakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.
You may use Clinamycin 1% gel (Clindac A 1% solution) for day time application over acne.
At night you may apply Deriva CMS gel (Adapalene 0.1% +Clindamycin 1%) over the acne affected area.
Use cetaphil cleansing lotion for face wash, twice daily.
Once your acne is under control switch to Deriva MS (Adapalene 0.1%) for maitenance of improvement.
These medicines are easily available. You can check from your local chemist.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you. I have purchased the prescription. I want to know what should I use for acne on arms? Also, my skin and hair are very oily in nature, it would be huge favor if you suggested something for the same .
Brief Answer:
Remedy for acne and oily skin
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Use benzoyl peroxide 5% gel (benzac-AC 5% gel) twice daily for arm acne.
For oily skin you may use either Episoft OC cleanser Or Cetaphil OS cleanser.
Use Sebowash shampoo for oily hair every alternate days.
Regards
Remedy for acne and oily skin
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Use benzoyl peroxide 5% gel (benzac-AC 5% gel) twice daily for arm acne.
For oily skin you may use either Episoft OC cleanser Or Cetaphil OS cleanser.
Use Sebowash shampoo for oily hair every alternate days.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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