Suggest Treatment For Acne On The Face

Posted on Sun, 19 Feb 2017

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Question : Hi I m from XXXXXXX (India).I have acne on my face please suggest some gel and cream for day.Recent I use benzoyl peroxide 5 percent at night,sabamed soap .Please suggest some medicine.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Oral and topical medications for acne

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.
You may use Epiduo gel (Adapalene 0.1% and benzoy peroxide 2.5% gel) for night time application and clindac A gel (clindamycin 1%) for day time application. Use as a thin film.
Use Cetaphil cleansing lotion for face wash,2x daily.
Also if you have inflammatory acne i.e red, pustular and painful acne I would suggest that you take Microdox LBX 100mg capsules, 2x daily for 3-4 weeks.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 days later)

Thanks Dr. Kakkar for reply.

Can I use SebaMed soap instead of Cetaphil cleanser? Is taking Medicine necessary you suggested ? The gels you suggested are not effective. After using them for 2 days pimples increased.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding acne

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

If you have inflammatory acne i.e painful lesions, red papules, pustules etc you must take an oral antibiotic.
Using topical gels for just 2 days is unlikely to show much improvement. You must use these medication for at least 2 weeks.
Cetaphil cleansing lotion is very mild and preferable for sensitive acne prone skin, however sebamed face wash would also be ok to use.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana