Suggest Treatment For Severe Acne On Forehead

Posted on Sun, 16 Aug 2015

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Question : Hi I have and bad acne on my forehead... Its been 3,4 years, I have acne coming backall times... I think is hormonal.... I need a treatment... Im trying to eat healthy and Im using some crems, they help for a lil bit and then again... My skin is also very sensitive... Not very oily and not dry... Please help!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Combined approach

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Acne formation is not entirely related to testosterone ( hormone)
It has relation with the following.
1. Oily food which adds in to sebum production.
2. Fast food like pizza, rich in carbohydrates which leads to increased level of insulin in body and induce gland blockage.
Here I am describing the entire procedure to be followed by you.
1. In evening take steam and wash your face with tea tree oil containing face wash and apply a combination of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel.
2. Early morning apply clindamycin gel.
3. After bath apply a water based sunscreen.
4. At around 12 pm again wash your face with tea tree oil face wash.
Do this for a month and see response.

Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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