Suggest Treatment For Acne On Face

Posted on Sun, 15 May 2016

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Question : My wife 26 yrs old, from around 20 yrs age starting developing a lot of pimples on her face. Specially when her periods are about to happen a lot of them appears. By the time pimples reduce it almost time for her next periods.She has tried applying Panderm+ cream for last few months, but not much of help. please suggest what can be done.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Management of acne

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and she is having moderate acne.
It is normal to have aggravation of acne before periods due to the hormonal changes.
Ask her not to use Panderm plus cream as it contains steroid and can lead to lot of side effects on her face including worsening of acne.
If I was her treating doctor I would recommend her to start with capsule doxycycline 100 mg once daily and apply clindamycin gel on the pimples in the morning and adapelene gel on the pimples at night.
These are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Acne is a chronic disease and treatment needs to be continued for a long time but under doctor's supervision.
I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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